Home
×

Lizardite
Lizardite

Opal
Opal



ADD
Compare
X
Lizardite
X
Opal

Lizardite and Opal Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
BrittleWalter Schumann
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
hot salt water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55
1.98-2.25
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO2 · nH2O

Lizardite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and 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 Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O

Lizardite and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.

Let Others Know
×