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Thaumasite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.91
3.09
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Thaumasite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite and Lawsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Thaumasite- Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Thaumasite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

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