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Lawsonite
Lawsonite

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Lawsonite and Halite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
Water-soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.092.17
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

Mohs Hardness

82.0-2.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaAl2Si2O7(OH)2.H2O
NaCl

Lawsonite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Lawsonite- CaAl2Si2O7(OH)2.H2O
  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

Lawsonite and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.