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Iddingsite and Lawsonite Physical Properties


Lawsonite and Iddingsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8   
3.09   

Fracture
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White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
{???} Perfect   
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}   

Mohs Hardness
3   
8   

Chemical Composition
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)   
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Iddingsite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite 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 Iddingsite and Lawsonite chemical formula.

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Iddingsite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

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

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