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Agate and Lazulite Physical Properties


Lazulite and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64   
3.04-3.17   

Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references   

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Agate and Lazulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Lazulite 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 Agate and Lazulite chemical formula.

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Agate and Lazulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Lazulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Lazulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 3.04-3.17 whereas that of Lazulite is 3.04-3.17.

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