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Lawsonite

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Lawsonite and Phlogopite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Tough

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.092.78-2.85
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
Perfect basal (001)

Mohs Hardness

82-2.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaAl2Si2O7(OH)2.H2O
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2

Lawsonite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Lawsonite- CaAl2Si2O7(OH)2.H2O
  • Chemical formula of Phlogopite- KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2

Lawsonite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Phlogopite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Phlogopite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 2.78-2.85 whereas that of Phlogopite is 2.78-2.85.