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Brazilianite and Lawsonite Physical Properties


Lawsonite and Brazilianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.98-2.99   
3.09   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Gems   
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good   
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
8   

Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
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Brazilianite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite and Lawsonite chemical formula.

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Brazilianite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

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

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