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Lawsonite and Proustite 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
5.51-5.64
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
Distinct on {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ag 3AsS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Lawsonite and Proustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Proustite 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 Proustite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Proustite- Ag 3AsS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Lawsonite and Proustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Proustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Proustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 5.51-5.64 whereas that of Proustite is 5.51-5.64.