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Lawsonite

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Lawsonite and Charlesite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.091.79
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
Perfect on {10bar10}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
82.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

Lawsonite and Charlesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Charlesite 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 Charlesite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

Lawsonite and Charlesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Charlesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Charlesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 1.79 whereas that of Charlesite is 1.79.