Sphene and Lawsonite Physical Properties

Sphene

Lawsonite

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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

Not Available3.09

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Sphene and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphene 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 Sphene and Lawsonite chemical formula.

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Sphene and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

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