Lizardite and Scorodite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55
  
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Fracture
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Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery
  
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
  
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor
  
Mohs Hardness
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3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
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Lizardite and Scorodite Chemical Formula
While comparing Lizardite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Lizardite and Scorodite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.