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Lawsonite and Binghamite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
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3.09
Uneven
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
8
CaAl2Si2O7(OH)2.H2O
 
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2.55-2.70
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None
6.5-7
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Lawsonite and Binghamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Binghamite 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 Binghamite chemical formula.

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Lawsonite and Binghamite Specific Gravity

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