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Lawsonite and Quartz Physical Properties

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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
2.65
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
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SiO2

Lawsonite and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2

Lawsonite and Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.