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Prasiolite and Lawsonite Physical Properties


Lawsonite and Prasiolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.09   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
3,1   
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
8   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Prasiolite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Lawsonite chemical formula.

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Prasiolite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

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

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