IMA mineral species
Lizardite
Mg₃Si₂O₅(OH)₄
Phyllosilicate mineral.
Properties
| Chemical formula | Mg₃Si₂O₅(OH)₄ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Mg, Si, O, H |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Mohs hardness | 2.5 |
| Density | 2.487 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Lz |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.ED.15 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
Care & Handling
- 🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily Mohs 2.5: softer than a steel knife, so it scratches easily. Store it apart from harder stones.
Learn more
- Lizardite on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q2856416 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
2–3
Monoclinic
RedYellowGreenPurpleBrownBlackWhite & Clear
Soft, Scratches Easily