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Lawsonite and Periclase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.093.7-3.9
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
85.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Lawsonite and Periclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Periclase 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 Periclase chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Lawsonite and Periclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Periclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Periclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 3.7-3.9 whereas that of Periclase is 3.7-3.9.