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Lawsonite and Powellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.094.23
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
{111} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
83.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Lawsonite and Powellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Powellite 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 Powellite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Lawsonite and Powellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Powellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Powellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 4.23 whereas that of Powellite is 4.23.