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Uvite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Lizardite and Uvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14   
2.55   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   
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Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct   
{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
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Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Uvite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Lizardite chemical formula.

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Uvite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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

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