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Lawsonite and Sylvite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
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3.09
Uneven
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
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CaAl2Si2O7(OH)2.H2O
 
Brittle
Soluble
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1.993
Uneven
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
2.5
KCl

Lawsonite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Lawsonite- CaAl2Si2O7(OH)2.H2O
  • Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl

Lawsonite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.