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Sardonyx and Lizardite Physical Properties


Lizardite and Sardonyx Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
2.55  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Sardonyx and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx and Lizardite chemical formula.

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Sardonyx and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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

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