Lizardite and Jadeite Physical Properties

Lizardite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Lizardite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.