Lizardite and Scapolite Physical Properties

Lizardite

Scapolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.552.58-2.74

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

{100} Distinct, {110} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Na 4Al 3Si 9O 24Cl to Ca 4Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Lizardite and Scapolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Scapolite 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 Scapolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Scapolite- Na 4Al 3Si 9O 24Cl to Ca 4Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Lizardite and Scapolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Scapolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Scapolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 2.58-2.74 whereas that of Scapolite is 2.58-2.74.