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Lizardite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55
3.32-3.43
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
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)
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Lizardite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.