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Shungite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Lizardite and Shungite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.55  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
-9999  

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

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Shungite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shungite 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 Shungite and Lizardite chemical formula.

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Shungite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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

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