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Lawsonite and Glaucophane 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
3.093-3.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
Good on [110] and on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
86.0-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Lawsonite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Lawsonite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.