Gypsum and Lizardite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Flexible
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40
2.55
Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Not Available
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
{001} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
2
Not Available
Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Gypsum and Lizardite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gypsum 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 Gypsum and Lizardite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Gypsum and Lizardite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Lizardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum and Lizardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is 2.55 whereas that of Lizardite is 2.55.