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Lawsonite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Hiddenite and Lawsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.09   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}   
1,2 prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
8   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Lawsonite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

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Lawsonite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.

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