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Alunite and Lazurite Physical Properties


Lazurite and Alunite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9   
2.75   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect   
Imperfect on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6   
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Alunite and Lazurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Lazurite 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 Alunite and Lazurite chemical formula.

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Alunite and Lazurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Lazurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Lazurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 2.75 whereas that of Lazurite is 2.75.

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