Orthoclase and Lizardite Physical Properties

Orthoclase and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Orthoclase and Lizardite 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 Orthoclase and Lizardite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Orthoclase and Lizardite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Orthoclase and Lizardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Orthoclase and Lizardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Orthoclase is 2.55 whereas that of Lizardite is 2.55.