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Rosasite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Lizardite and Rosasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Effervesces in cold  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4-4.2  
2.55  

Fracture
Splintery  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
4  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
CuZn(CO3)(OH)2  
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Rosasite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite 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 Rosasite and Lizardite chemical formula.

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Rosasite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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

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