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Lawsonite and Apophyllite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.092.30-2.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
Perfect on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
84.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Lawsonite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Lawsonite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.