Pietersite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

Pietersite

Lawsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.09

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Pietersite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pietersite and Lawsonite 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 Pietersite and Lawsonite chemical formula.

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Pietersite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pietersite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pietersite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pietersite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.