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Staurolite and Lizardite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.7-3.82.55
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {010}
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Staurolite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Staurolite 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 Staurolite and Lizardite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Staurolite- (Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Staurolite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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