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Lawsonite and Selenite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.09-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
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Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

82
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaAl2Si2O7(OH)2.H2O
CaSO4·2H2O

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.

  • Chemical formula of Lawsonite- CaAl2Si2O7(OH)2.H2O
  • Chemical formula of Selenite- CaSO4·2H2O

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 whereas that of Selenite is .