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Lawsonite and Charoite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.092.54-2.78
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
Good in three directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
85-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Lawsonite and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Charoite 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 Charoite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Lawsonite and Charoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Charoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Charoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 2.54-2.78 whereas that of Charoite is 2.54-2.78.