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Lawsonite and Simpsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.09Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
87-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Lawsonite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Lawsonite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

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