Lawsonite and Zincite Physical Properties

Lawsonite

Zincite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.095.50-5.90

1 7.18

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

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , 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.

Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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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.