Xonotlite and Lizardite Physical Properties

Xonotlite

Lizardite

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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

2.71-2.722.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous

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1.6 Cleavage

{???} Good

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Xonotlite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite and Lizardite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Xonotlite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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