Lizardite and Moss Opal Physical Properties

Lizardite and Moss Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Moss Opal 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 Moss Opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Moss Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Lizardite and Moss Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Moss Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Moss Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Moss Opal is 1.98-2.50.