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Lawsonite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Lawsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.09  
2.55-2.57  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
8  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
CaAl2Si2O7(OH)2.H2O  
KAlSi3O8  

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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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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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