Lawsonite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Lawsonite

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.093.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

87-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Lawsonite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Lawsonite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.