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Lawsonite and Willemite Physical Properties

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
3.093.89-4.18
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
85.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Lawsonite and Willemite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Willemite 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 Willemite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Willemite- Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Lawsonite and Willemite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Willemite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Willemite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 3.89-4.18 whereas that of Willemite is 3.89-4.18.