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Moroxite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Lizardite and Moroxite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.13-3.26  
2.55  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Moroxite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite 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 Moroxite and Lizardite chemical formula.

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Moroxite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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

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