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Lawsonite and Moonstone 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
2.56-2.60
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8

Lawsonite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8

Lawsonite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.