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Lizardite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Piemontite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55   
Not Available   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Splintery   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
[001] good, [100] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Not Available   

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Lizardite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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Lizardite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Piemontite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Piemontite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is Not Available whereas that of Piemontite is Not Available.

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