Home
Gemstones


Biotite and Lazurite Physical Properties


Lazurite and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3   
2.75   

Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}   
Imperfect on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2   
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Biotite and Lazurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite 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 Biotite and Lazurite chemical formula.

Compare Yellow Gemstones

Biotite and Lazurite Specific Gravity

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

Yellow Gemstones

Yellow Gemstones


Compare Yellow Gemstones