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Lizardite and Sellaite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55
3.14-3.16
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Perfect on {010} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Lizardite and Sellaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Sellaite 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 Sellaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Lizardite and Sellaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Sellaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Sellaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 3.14-3.16 whereas that of Sellaite is 3.14-3.16.