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Amazonite and Lazulite Physical Properties


Lazulite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
3.04-3.17  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references  

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Amazonite and Lazulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Lazulite chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Lazulite Specific Gravity

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

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