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Beryllonite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.79-2.873.09
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-68
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Beryllonite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite and Lawsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Beryllonite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

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