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Willemite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.89-4.18
Conchoidal, Uneven
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect
5.5
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
Brittle
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3.09
Uneven
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
8
CaAl2Si2O7(OH)2.H2O

Willemite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Willemite 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 Willemite and Lawsonite chemical formula.

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Willemite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

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