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Lawsonite and Norbergite Physical Properties


Norbergite and Lawsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.09   
3.177   

Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}   
{???} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
8   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Mg 3(SiO 4)(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   

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Lawsonite and Norbergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Norbergite 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 Norbergite chemical formula.

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Lawsonite and Norbergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Norbergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Norbergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 3.177 whereas that of Norbergite is 3.177.

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