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Lawsonite and Creedite 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
3.092.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
Perfect on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
84.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Lawsonite and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Creedite 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 Creedite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Lawsonite and Creedite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Creedite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Creedite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 2.70 whereas that of Creedite is 2.70.