Lawsonite and Hematite Physical Properties

Lawsonite

Hematite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.095.00-5.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Lawsonite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Lawsonite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.