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Sugilite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Lizardite and Sugilite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.69-2.79  
2.55  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Poor on {0001}  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Sugilite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sugilite 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 Sugilite and Lizardite chemical formula.

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Sugilite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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

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