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Lawsonite and Austinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.094.12
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
84-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Lawsonite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Lawsonite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.