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Lizardite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Lizardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55   
2.62-2.65   

Fracture
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Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
001   

Mohs Hardness
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6   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Lizardite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

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Lizardite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.

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