Lawsonite and Hexagonite Physical Properties

Lawsonite

Hexagonite

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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

3.092.98-3.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

[110] perfect; [010] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

85-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Lawsonite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Lawsonite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.