Lizardite and Maw Sit Sit Physical Properties

Lizardite and Maw Sit Sit Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Maw Sit Sit 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 Maw Sit Sit chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Maw Sit Sit- (K,Na)3(Al,Fe)2Si3O12

Lizardite and Maw Sit Sit Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Maw Sit Sit Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Maw Sit Sit Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 2.45-3.15 whereas that of Maw Sit Sit is 2.45-3.15.