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Calcite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73
3.09
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3
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1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Calcite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Lawsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Calcite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

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

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