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Lawsonite and Adularia Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.09
2.54-2.61
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
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KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Lawsonite and Adularia Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Adularia 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 Lawsonite and Adularia chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Lawsonite and Adularia Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Adularia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Adularia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Adularia is 2.54-2.61.