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Lawsonite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.09
3.28-3.44
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
5.0-6.0
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Lawsonite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

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Lawsonite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.