Lawsonite and Shigaite Physical Properties

Lawsonite

Shigaite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Moderately ﬂexible

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.092.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven

Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Lawsonite and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.

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Lawsonite and Shigaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.