Lawsonite and Selenite Physical Properties

Lawsonite

Selenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.09Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Lawsonite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

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Lawsonite and Selenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Selenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Selenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is Not Available whereas that of Selenite is Not Available.