Lawsonite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Lawsonite

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.092.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

82.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Lawsonite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Lawsonite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.