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Lawsonite and Andesine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.09
2.65-2.69
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Lawsonite and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Lawsonite and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.