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Lizardite and Thulite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55
3.1
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Lizardite and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Lizardite and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.