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Lizardite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Tough   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55   
2.78-2.85   

Fracture
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None, Uneven   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
Perfect basal (001)   

Mohs Hardness
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2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
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Lizardite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Phlogopite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Lizardite and Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Lizardite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Phlogopite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Phlogopite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 2.78-2.85 whereas that of Phlogopite is 2.78-2.85.

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