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Aragonite and Lapis lazuli Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Dilute acid
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.93-2.96
2.50-3.00
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven-Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
3,6
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael 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

Aragonite and Lapis lazuli Chemical Formula

While comparing Aragonite 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 Aragonite and Lapis lazuli chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Lapis lazuli- The chief constituent Lapis Lazuli is Lazurite, with the following chemical formula: (Na,Ca)8Al6Si6O24(S,SO)4

Aragonite and Lapis lazuli Specific Gravity

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