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Lizardite and Pyrope Almandine 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
2.55
3.62-4.20
1.5 Fracture
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ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
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7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Lizardite and Pyrope Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Pyrope Almandine 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 Pyrope Almandine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Lizardite and Pyrope Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Pyrope Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Pyrope Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 3.62-4.20 whereas that of Pyrope Almandine is 3.62-4.20.