lizardite may also be able to turn into antigorite at over 350 degrees.

Lizardite contains H₂O in excess of the nominal formula, as does chrysotile. It has a high amount of Fe₂O₃ and a low amount of FeO.

One study found that lizardite has a high amount of SiO₂ and a low amount of Al₂O₃.

Formation

Lizardite is commonly a result from the hydrothermal metamorphism or