Lawsonite and Agrellite Physical Properties

Lawsonite

Agrellite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.092.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

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

perfect [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

85.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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NaCa2Si4O10F

Lawsonite and Agrellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Agrellite 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 Agrellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agrellite- NaCa2Si4O10F

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Lawsonite and Agrellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Agrellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Agrellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 2.88 whereas that of Agrellite is 2.88.