Lizardite and Indicolite Physical Properties

Lizardite and Indicolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Indicolite 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 Indicolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Indicolite- (Na,Li)3Al6Si6O18(BO3)3(OH)4

Lizardite and Indicolite Specific Gravity

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