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Lawsonite and Gaylussite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
decomposes in water
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.091.93-1.99
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
perfect [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
82.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Lawsonite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Lawsonite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.