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Lawsonite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.09
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
SiO2

Lawsonite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Lawsonite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.