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Lawsonite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.09
3.28-3.335
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Lawsonite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Lawsonite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.