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Lawsonite and Orthoclase 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
2.54-2.61
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Gems, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Lawsonite and Orthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Lawsonite and Orthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Orthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Orthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Orthoclase is 2.54-2.61.