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Lawsonite and Childrenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.09
3.06-3.25
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
Poor/indistinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Lawsonite and Childrenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Childrenite 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 Childrenite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Lawsonite and Childrenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.