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Lawsonite and Diaspore Physical Properties


Diaspore and Lawsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Very brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.09   
3.30-3.40   

Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}   
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces   

Mohs Hardness
8   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Lawsonite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

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Lawsonite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.

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