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Lawsonite
Lawsonite

Hercynite
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Lawsonite and Hercynite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.094.39
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
87.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Lawsonite and Hercynite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Hercynite 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 Hercynite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Hercynite- Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Lawsonite and Hercynite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Hercynite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Hercynite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 4.39 whereas that of Hercynite is 4.39.