Lawsonite and Omphacite Physical Properties

Lawsonite

Omphacite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.093.16-3.43

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}

{110} Good, {110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

85-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Lawsonite and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Omphacite 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 Omphacite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Omphacite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Compare Blue Gemstones

Lawsonite Vs Paraiba

Lawsonite Vs Sylvite

Lawsonite Vs Sulfur

Lawsonite and Omphacite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Omphacite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Omphacite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 3.16-3.43 whereas that of Omphacite is 3.16-3.43.