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