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Lawsonite
Lawsonite

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Lawsonite and Chromite 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
3.094.5-4.8
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
None, parting may develop along {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
85.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Fe++Cr2O4

Lawsonite and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Chromite 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 Chromite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4

Lawsonite and Chromite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Chromite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Chromite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 4.5-4.8 whereas that of Chromite is 4.5-4.8.