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Lizardite and Stolzite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55
2
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Lizardite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Lizardite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.