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Zoisite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Lizardite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50   
2.55   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even   
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Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   
{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
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Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Zoisite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite 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 Zoisite and Lizardite chemical formula.

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Zoisite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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

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