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Lizardite and Richterite Physical Properties


Richterite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55   
3.0-3.5   

Fracture
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Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
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5-6   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
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Lizardite and Richterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Richterite 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 Richterite chemical formula.

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Lizardite and Richterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Richterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Richterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 3.0-3.5 whereas that of Richterite is 3.0-3.5.

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