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Whitlockite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Lizardite and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.12  
2.55  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
None  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Whitlockite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite 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 Whitlockite and Lizardite chemical formula.

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Whitlockite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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

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