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Lawsonite and Pyrite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
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-
3.09
Uneven
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
8
CaAl2Si2O7(OH)2.H2O
 
Brittle
insoluble in water
-
5.00-5.20
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
6-6.5
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Lawsonite and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Pyrite 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 Pyrite chemical formula.

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Lawsonite and Pyrite Specific Gravity

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