Lizardite and Kyanite Cyprine Physical Properties

Lizardite and Kyanite Cyprine Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Kyanite Cyprine 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 Kyanite Cyprine chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Kyanite Cyprine- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Lizardite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Kyanite Cyprine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 3.55-3.70 whereas that of Kyanite Cyprine is 3.55-3.70.