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Lizardite and Rosasite Physical Properties


Rosasite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Effervesces in cold  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55  
4-4.2  

Fracture
-  
Splintery  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
Perfect on {100} and {010}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
4  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
CuZn(CO3)(OH)2  

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Lizardite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

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Lizardite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.

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