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Lawsonite and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Hackmanite and Lawsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.09   
2.27-2.33   

Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
8   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Lawsonite and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite chemical formula.

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Lawsonite and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Hackmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Hackmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 2.27-2.33 whereas that of Hackmanite is 2.27-2.33.

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