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Peridot and Lizardite Physical Properties


Lizardite and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
2.55   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
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Cleavage
Poor   
{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Peridot and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot 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 Peridot and Lizardite chemical formula.

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Peridot and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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

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