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Lizardite and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Whitlockite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55  
3.12  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Lizardite and Whitlockite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Whitlockite 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 Whitlockite chemical formula.

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Lizardite and Whitlockite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Whitlockite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Whitlockite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 3.12 whereas that of Whitlockite is 3.12.

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