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Moonstone and Lizardite Physical Properties


Lizardite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60   
2.55   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
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Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   
{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
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Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8   
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Moonstone and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone 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 Moonstone and Lizardite chemical formula.

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Moonstone and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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

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