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Carnelian and Lawsonite Physical Properties


Lawsonite and Carnelian Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
3.09   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
8   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Not Available   

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Carnelian and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Lawsonite chemical formula.

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Carnelian and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

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

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