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Zoisite and Lawsonite Physical Properties


Lawsonite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50   
3.09   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even   
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven   

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

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
8   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
Not Available   

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Zoisite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite 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 Zoisite and Lawsonite chemical formula.

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Zoisite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

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

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