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Lawsonite and Rhodizite 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
3.093.34-3.44
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
88-8.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Lawsonite and Rhodizite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Rhodizite 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 Rhodizite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Rhodizite- (K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Lawsonite and Rhodizite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Rhodizite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Rhodizite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 3.34-3.44 whereas that of Rhodizite is 3.34-3.44.