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Lawsonite and Hyacinth Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.093.93-4.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
86.5-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Lawsonite and Hyacinth Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Hyacinth 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 Hyacinth chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Hyacinth- ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Lawsonite and Hyacinth Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Hyacinth Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Hyacinth Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Hyacinth is 3.93-4.73.