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Lawsonite and Fuchsite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.09
2.77-2.88
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
Perfect basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Lawsonite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Lawsonite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.