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Corundum and Lawsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.053.09
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
98
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Not Available

Corundum and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Corundum 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 Corundum and Lawsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Corundum and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

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