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Richterite
Richterite

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Richterite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

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
3.0-3.53.09
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-68
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Richterite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Richterite 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 Richterite and Lawsonite chemical formula.

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Richterite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

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