Lawsonite and Piemontite Physical Properties

Lawsonite

Piemontite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.09Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven

Uneven, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

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

[001] good, [100] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

86-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Lawsonite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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Lawsonite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Piemontite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Piemontite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is Not Available whereas that of Piemontite is Not Available.