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Axinite and Lazurite Physical Properties


Lazurite and Axinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.26-3.36   
2.75   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Good on {100}   
Imperfect on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Axinite and Lazurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite 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 Axinite and Lazurite chemical formula.

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Axinite and Lazurite Specific Gravity

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

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