Lizardite and Satin Spar Physical Properties

Lizardite and Satin Spar Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Satin Spar 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 Satin Spar chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Satin Spar- CaSO4·2H2O

Lizardite and Satin Spar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Satin Spar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Satin Spar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 1.52-1.53 whereas that of Satin Spar is 1.52-1.53.