Aragonite and Lazurite Physical Properties
Solubility
Dilute acid
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.93-2.96
2.75
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Imperfect on {110}
Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Aragonite and Lazurite Chemical Formula
While comparing Aragonite 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 Aragonite and Lazurite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Lazurite- (Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Aragonite and Lazurite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aragonite and Lazurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aragonite and Lazurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aragonite is 2.75 whereas that of Lazurite is 2.75.