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Sillimanite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Lizardite and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.26   
2.55   

Fracture
Splintery   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{010} perfect   
{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6-7.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Sillimanite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite and Lizardite chemical formula.

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Sillimanite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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

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