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Lizardite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Lizardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Lizardite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.

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Lizardite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.

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