Pyrope Spessartine and Lizardite Physical Properties

Pyrope Spessartine and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Spessartine 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 Pyrope Spessartine and Lizardite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Pyrope Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Pyrope Spessartine and Lizardite Specific Gravity

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