Hibschite and Lawsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
  
3.09
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
  
Cleavage
None
  
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5
  
8
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
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Hibschite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hibschite 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 Hibschite and Lawsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hibschite- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Hibschite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibschite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibschite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibschite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.