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Lawsonite and Topazolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.093.70-4.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
86.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Lawsonite and Topazolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Topazolite 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 Topazolite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Topazolite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Lawsonite and Topazolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Topazolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Topazolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Topazolite is 3.70-4.10.