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Andesine and Lazurite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69
2.75
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Andesine and Lazurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine 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 Andesine and Lazurite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Lazurite- (Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Andesine and Lazurite Specific Gravity

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