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Alexandrite and Lapis lazuli Physical Properties


Lapis lazuli and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81   
2.50-3.00   

Fracture
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Uneven-Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.   
3,6   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
The chief constituent Lapis Lazuli is Lazurite, with the following chemical formula: (Na,Ca)8Al6Si6O24(S,SO)4   

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Alexandrite and Lapis lazuli Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Lapis lazuli 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 Alexandrite and Lapis lazuli chemical formula.

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Alexandrite and Lapis lazuli Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Lapis lazuli Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Lapis lazuli Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 2.50-3.00 whereas that of Lapis lazuli is 2.50-3.00.

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