Lawsonite and Chlorite group Physical Properties

Lawsonite

Chlorite group

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.092.6-3.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven

Lamellar

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}

Perfect 001

1.7 Mohs Hardness

82-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Lawsonite and Chlorite group Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group chemical formula.

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Lawsonite and Chlorite group Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Chlorite group Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Chlorite group Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 2.6-3.3 whereas that of Chlorite group is 2.6-3.3.