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Pollucite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Lizardite and Pollucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Readily soluble in HF  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.86-2.94  
2.55  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
None observed  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Pollucite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pollucite 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 Pollucite and Lizardite chemical formula.

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Pollucite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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

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