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Lizardite and Rubellite Physical Properties


Rubellite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55  
3.01-3.06  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.  

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Lizardite and Rubellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Rubellite 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 Rubellite chemical formula.

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Lizardite and Rubellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Rubellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Rubellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 3.01-3.06 whereas that of Rubellite is 3.01-3.06.

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