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Spinel and Lizardite Physical Properties


Lizardite and Spinel Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66  
2.55  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
8  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4  
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Spinel and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Lizardite chemical formula.

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Spinel and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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

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