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Lizardite and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Sillimanite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55  
3.20-3.26  

Fracture
-  
Splintery  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
{010} perfect  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Lizardite and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite chemical formula.

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Lizardite and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.

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