Lizardite and Atacamite Physical Properties

Lizardite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Atacamite 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 Lizardite and Atacamite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Lizardite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.