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Lizardite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Xonotlite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55   
2.71-2.72   

Fracture
Not Available   
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
{???} Good   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Lizardite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Lizardite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.

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