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Lawsonite and Zincite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.09
5.50-5.90
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Lawsonite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Lawsonite and Zincite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.