Lawsonite and Sphalerite Physical Properties

Lawsonite

Sphalerite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.093.95-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven

UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

83.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Lawsonite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Lawsonite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.