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Lizardite and Viridine Physical Properties


Viridine and Lizardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55  
3.05-3.21  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
(Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Lizardite and Viridine Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Viridine 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 Viridine chemical formula.

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Lizardite and Viridine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Viridine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Viridine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Viridine is 3.05-3.21.

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