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Lizardite and Sardonyx Physical Properties


Sardonyx 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   
2.55-2.70   

Fracture
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Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
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6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Lizardite and Sardonyx Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx chemical formula.

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Lizardite and Sardonyx Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Sardonyx Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Sardonyx Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Sardonyx is 2.55-2.70.

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