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Lawsonite and Fibrolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.093.14-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
86-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Lawsonite and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Lawsonite and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.