Lizardite and Zoisite Physical Properties

Lizardite

Zoisite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.553.20-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

Perfect {010} imperfect {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

Lizardite and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lizardite and Zoisite 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 Zoisite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

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Lizardite and Zoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Zoisite is 3.20-3.50.