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Rossmanite and Lawsonite Physical Properties


Lawsonite and Rossmanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3   
3.09   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
8   

Chemical Composition
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Not Available   

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Rossmanite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite and Lawsonite chemical formula.

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Rossmanite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

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

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