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Anglesite and Lapis lazuli Physical Properties


Lapis lazuli and Anglesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
6.30-6.39   
2.50-3.00   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven-Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct   
3,6   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   
The chief constituent Lapis Lazuli is Lazurite, with the following chemical formula: (Na,Ca)8Al6Si6O24(S,SO)4   

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Anglesite and Lapis lazuli Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite 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 Anglesite and Lapis lazuli chemical formula.

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Anglesite and Lapis lazuli Specific Gravity

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

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