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Lawsonite and Pollucite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Readily soluble in HF
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.09
2.86-2.94
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
None observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Lawsonite and Pollucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Pollucite 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 Pollucite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Pollucite- (Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Lawsonite and Pollucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Pollucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Pollucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 2.86-2.94 whereas that of Pollucite is 2.86-2.94.