Lizardite and Gedrite Physical Properties

Lizardite and Gedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Gedrite 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 Gedrite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Gedrite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Lizardite and Gedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Gedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Gedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 3.15-3.259 whereas that of Gedrite is 3.15-3.259.