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Zinnwaldite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Lizardite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1  
2.55  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0  
-9999  

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

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Zinnwaldite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Lizardite chemical formula.

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Zinnwaldite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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

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