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Polyhalite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Lizardite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78  
2.55  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Polyhalite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite and Lizardite chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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

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