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Shigaite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Lizardite and Shigaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Moderately flexible   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.32   
2.55   

Fracture
Flexible Flexible fragments.   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
2   
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Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Shigaite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Lizardite chemical formula.

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Shigaite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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

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