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Lawsonite and Sapphire Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.09
3.95-4.03
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
None, but may exhibit parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Al 2 O 3

Lawsonite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3

Lawsonite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.