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Lawsonite and Milarite 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
3.092.52-2.60
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
85.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Lawsonite and Milarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Milarite 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 Milarite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Milarite- KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Lawsonite and Milarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Milarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Milarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 2.52-2.60 whereas that of Milarite is 2.52-2.60.