Lizardite and Mottramite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.55
  
5.9
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
  
None observed
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
3
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
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Lizardite and Mottramite Chemical Formula
While comparing Lizardite and Mottramite 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 Mottramite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Lizardite and Mottramite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.