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Hodgkinsonite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.06-4.083.09
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Perfect
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-58
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Hodgkinsonite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hodgkinsonite 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 Hodgkinsonite and Lawsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hodgkinsonite- Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Hodgkinsonite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

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