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Uvite and Lawsonite Physical Properties


Lawsonite and Uvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14   
3.09   

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

Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct   
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
8   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Not Available   

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Uvite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Lawsonite chemical formula.

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Uvite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

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

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