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Lawsonite and Ulexite Physical Properties

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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
3.091.65-1.99
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
{010} Perfect, {110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
82-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Lawsonite and Ulexite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Ulexite 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 Ulexite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Ulexite- NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Lawsonite and Ulexite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Ulexite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Ulexite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 1.65-1.99 whereas that of Ulexite is 1.65-1.99.