Home
Gemstones


Lizardite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Zinnwaldite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Elastic  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55  
2.9-3.1  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
Perfect basal {001}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3.5-4.0  

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

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Lizardite and Zinnwaldite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite chemical formula.

Compare Green Gemstones

Lizardite and Zinnwaldite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Zinnwaldite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 2.9-3.1 whereas that of Zinnwaldite is 2.9-3.1.

Green Gemstones

Green Gemstones


Compare Green Gemstones