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Lizardite and Pumpellyite 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
2.553.20-3.30
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
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Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca 2(Mg,Fe,Mn,Al) 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Lizardite and Pumpellyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Pumpellyite 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 Pumpellyite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Pumpellyite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe,Mn,Al) 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Lizardite and Pumpellyite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Pumpellyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Pumpellyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 3.20-3.30 whereas that of Pumpellyite is 3.20-3.30.