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Lizardite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Wavellite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55   
2.36   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Lizardite and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

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Lizardite and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.

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