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Lawsonite and Umbalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.09
3.62-4.33
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Lawsonite and Umbalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Umbalite 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 Umbalite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Umbalite- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Lawsonite and Umbalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Umbalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Umbalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 3.62-4.33 whereas that of Umbalite is 3.62-4.33.