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Lawsonite and Poudretteite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.09
2.51-2.53
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Lawsonite and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Lawsonite and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.