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Chlorastrolite and Lawsonite Physical Properties


Lawsonite and Chlorastrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.5   
3.09   

Fracture
Granular   
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
8   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

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Chlorastrolite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite and Lawsonite chemical formula.

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Chlorastrolite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

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

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