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Lawsonite and Faustite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.092.9
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
{???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
84.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Lawsonite and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Faustite 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 Faustite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Lawsonite and Faustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.