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Lawsonite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Bixbite and Lawsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.09  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
8  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
CaAl2Si2O7(OH)2.H2O  
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  

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Lawsonite and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Bixbite 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 Bixbite chemical formula.

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Lawsonite and Bixbite Specific Gravity

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

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