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Siderite and Lizardite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.83-3.89
2.55
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {01 1 1}
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Siderite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite 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 Siderite and Lizardite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael 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)

Siderite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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