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Hackmanite and Lawsonite Physical Properties


Lawsonite and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.27-2.33   
3.09   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
Not Available   
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)   
Not Available   

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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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