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Lawsonite and Clinohumite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.093.13-3.75
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
86
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Lawsonite and Clinohumite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Clinohumite 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 Clinohumite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Clinohumite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Lawsonite and Clinohumite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Clinohumite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Clinohumite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 3.13-3.75 whereas that of Clinohumite is 3.13-3.75.