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Lawsonite and Edenite Physical Properties

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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
3.09
3.05-3.37
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
Good on (110)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Lawsonite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Edenite 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 Edenite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Lawsonite and Edenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.