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Lawsonite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
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-
3.09
Uneven
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
8
CaAl2Si2O7(OH)2.H2O
 
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HCl soluble
-
3.71
Uneven
{10 1 1} Good
4.5-5
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Lawsonite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

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Lawsonite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

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