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Wernerite and Lizardite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.50-2.802.55
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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1.6 Cleavage
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{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Wernerite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wernerite 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 Wernerite and Lizardite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wernerite- Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Wernerite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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