Lizardite and Vlasovite Physical Properties

Lizardite

Vlasovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.552.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

Distinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Lizardite and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

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

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Lizardite and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.