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Lizardite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Lizardite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Pyromorphite 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 Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Lizardite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Pyromorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Pyromorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 6.5-7.1 whereas that of Pyromorphite is 6.5-7.1.

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