Lizardite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

Lizardite

Riebeckite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.553.28-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Splintery, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5.0-6.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Lizardite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Lizardite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.