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Lawsonite and Charlesite Physical Properties


Charlesite and Lawsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.09   
1.79   

Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven   
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}   
Perfect on {10bar10}   

Mohs Hardness
8   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)   

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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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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.

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