Lizardite and Manganaxinite Physical Properties

Lizardite and Manganaxinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Manganaxinite 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 Manganaxinite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Lizardite and Manganaxinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Manganaxinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Manganaxinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 3.314 whereas that of Manganaxinite is 3.314.