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Lizardite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55  
2.78  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Lizardite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Lizardite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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

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