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Lawsonite and Spessartine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.094.12-4.18
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
{???} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
87-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Lawsonite and Spessartine Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Spessartine 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 Spessartine chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Lawsonite and Spessartine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Spessartine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Spessartine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 4.12-4.18 whereas that of Spessartine is 4.12-4.18.