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Lawsonite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.093.63-3.9
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
87.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Lawsonite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Lawsonite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.