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Lawsonite and Amazonite 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
2.55-2.57
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
KAlSi3O8

Lawsonite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8

Lawsonite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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