×

Gypsum
Gypsum
☒

Lawsonite
Lawsonite
☒



ADD ⊕
Compare
X
Gypsum
X
Lawsonite

Gypsum and Lawsonite Physical Properties

Add ⊕
Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Flexible
Soluble
-
2.20-2.40
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
2
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
 
Brittle
-
-
3.09
Uneven
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
8
CaAl2Si2O7(OH)2.H2O

Gypsum and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum 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 Gypsum and Lawsonite chemical formula.

    >>

Gypsum and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

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