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Lawsonite

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Lawsonite and Zoisite 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
3.093.20-3.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
86-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Lawsonite and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Zoisite 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 Zoisite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Lawsonite and Zoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Zoisite is 3.20-3.50.