Zircon and Lizardite Physical Properties

Zircon

Lizardite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

insoluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.93-4.732.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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1.6 Cleavage

{110} and {111}

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrSiO₄

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

Zircon and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon 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 Zircon and Lizardite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄
Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Zircon and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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