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Zincite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Lizardite and Zincite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90  
2.55  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
4  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Zincite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite 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 Zincite and Lizardite chemical formula.

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Zincite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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

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