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Shigaite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Moderately flexible
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.32
3.09
1.5 Fracture
Flexible Flexible fragments.
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Shigaite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Lawsonite chemical formula.

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Shigaite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

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