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Agate and Lawsonite Physical Properties


Lawsonite and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64   
3.09   

Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
8   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Not Available   

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Agate and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Lawsonite 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 Agate and Lawsonite chemical formula.

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Agate and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.

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