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Lawsonite and Polyhalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.09
2.78
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Not Available

Lawsonite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Lawsonite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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