Home
Gemstones


Lawsonite and Microlite Physical Properties


Microlite and Lawsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.09   
5.5   

Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}   
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
8   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Lawsonite and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Microlite 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 Microlite chemical formula.

Compare Blue Gemstones

Lawsonite and Microlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.

Blue Gemstones

Blue Gemstones


Compare Blue Gemstones