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Hexagonite and Lawsonite Physical Properties


Lawsonite and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.98-3.03   
3.09   

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

Cleavage
[110] perfect; [010] distinct   
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
8   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Hexagonite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite and Lawsonite chemical formula.

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Hexagonite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

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

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