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Microcline and Lizardite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
2.55
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
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1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Microcline and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Lizardite 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 Microcline and Lizardite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Microcline and Lizardite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Lizardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Lizardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.55 whereas that of Lizardite is 2.55.