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Lawsonite and Eosphorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.09
3.05-3.08
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Lawsonite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Lawsonite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.