Lizardite and Poudretteite Physical Properties

Lizardite and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Lizardite and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.