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Lizardite
Lizardite

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Lizardite and Precious Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.551.98-2.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available5-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Lizardite and Precious Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Precious Opal 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 Precious Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Precious Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Lizardite and Precious Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Precious Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Precious Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Precious Opal is 1.98-2.25.