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Lawsonite and Whitlockite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.093.12
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Lawsonite and Whitlockite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Whitlockite 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 Whitlockite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Whitlockite- Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Lawsonite and Whitlockite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Whitlockite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Whitlockite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 3.12 whereas that of Whitlockite is 3.12.