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Lawsonite and Violane 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
3.093.22-3.40
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
85-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Lawsonite and Violane Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Violane 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 Violane chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Violane- (Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Lawsonite and Violane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Violane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Violane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Violane is 3.22-3.40.