Lawsonite and Stichtite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
3.09
2.11-2.20
Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
Perfect on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
8
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Chemical Composition
Not Available
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Lawsonite and Stichtite Chemical Formula
While comparing Lawsonite and Stichtite 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 Stichtite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Lawsonite and Stichtite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.