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Holmquistite 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
2.95-3.13
3.09
1.5 Fracture
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White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{210} Perfect
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Holmquistite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Holmquistite 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 Holmquistite and Lawsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Holmquistite- Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Holmquistite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

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