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Hackmanite and Lawsonite Physical Properties


Lawsonite and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.27-2.33  
3.09  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
8  

Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
CaAl2Si2O7(OH)2.H2O  

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Hackmanite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite and Lawsonite chemical formula.

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Hackmanite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

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

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