Chrome Tourmaline and Lizardite Physical Properties

Chrome Tourmaline and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Tourmaline 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 Chrome Tourmaline and Lizardite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chrome Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
• Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chrome Tourmaline and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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