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Serendibite and Lizardite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.43-3.44
2.55
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
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1.6 Cleavage
None Observed
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Serendibite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serendibite 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 Serendibite and Lizardite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Serendibite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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