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Lizardite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Smithsonite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55  
4.00-4.65  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
Perfect on [1011]  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Lizardite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.

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Lizardite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.

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