Lizardite and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties

Lizardite and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Cordierite Iolite 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 Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Cordierite Iolite- Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Lizardite and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Cordierite Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Cordierite Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 2.56-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite Iolite is 2.56-2.66.