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Lawsonite and Thulite Physical Properties


Thulite and Lawsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.09   
3.1   

Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven   
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

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

Mohs Hardness
8   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Lawsonite and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

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Lawsonite and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.

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