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Lawsonite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Piemontite and Lawsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.09   
Not Available   

Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven   
Uneven, Splintery   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}   
[001] good, [100] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
8   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Not Available   

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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.

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