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Umbalite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Lizardite and Umbalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-4.33  
2.55  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Umbalite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Umbalite 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 Umbalite and Lizardite chemical formula.

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Umbalite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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

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