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Lawsonite and Kyanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.09
3.53-3.65
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
4-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Lawsonite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

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Lawsonite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.