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Poudretteite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.51-2.53
3.09
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Poudretteite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite and Lawsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Poudretteite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

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