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Lawsonite and Sinhalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.093.46-3.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
86-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Lawsonite and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Sinhalite- MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Lawsonite and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Sinhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Sinhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 3.46-3.50 whereas that of Sinhalite is 3.46-3.50.