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Ruby Zoisite and Lawsonite Physical Properties


Lawsonite and Ruby Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.09  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-9  
8  

Chemical Composition
Al2SiO5  
CaAl2Si2O7(OH)2.H2O  

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Ruby Zoisite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby Zoisite 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 Ruby Zoisite and Lawsonite chemical formula.

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Ruby Zoisite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

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

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