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Lizardite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO2

Lizardite and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2

Lizardite and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Smoky Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Smoky Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 2.65 whereas that of Smoky Quartz is 2.65.