Home
Gemstones


Lizardite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Piemontite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55  
-9999  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
[001] good, [100] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Lizardite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

Compare Green Gemstones

Lizardite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

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

Green Gemstones

Green Gemstones


Compare Green Gemstones