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Lawsonite and Variscite 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
3.092.42-2.58
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
[010] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
84-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Lawsonite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Lawsonite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.