Lawsonite and Soapstone Physical Properties

Lawsonite

Soapstone

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

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

82.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Lawsonite and Soapstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Soapstone 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 Soapstone chemical formula.

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Lawsonite and Soapstone Specific Gravity

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