Edenite and Lizardite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37
  
2.55
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Good on (110)
  
{001} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
  
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Edenite and Lizardite Chemical Formula
While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Lizardite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Edenite and Lizardite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Edenite and Lizardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Edenite and Lizardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Edenite is 2.55 whereas that of Lizardite is 2.55.