Sulfur and Lizardite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Lizardite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

insoluble

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not AvailableNot Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Sulfur and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Lizardite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Sulfur and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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