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Lawsonite and Hypersthene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.09
3.45-3.55
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Lawsonite and Hypersthene Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Hypersthene 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 Hypersthene chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Lawsonite and Hypersthene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Hypersthene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Hypersthene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 3.45-3.55 whereas that of Hypersthene is 3.45-3.55.