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Black Opal and Lazurite Physical Properties


Lazurite and Black Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.97-2.22   
2.75   

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

Cleavage
Not Available   
Imperfect on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Black Opal and Lazurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Black Opal 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 Black Opal and Lazurite chemical formula.

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Black Opal and Lazurite Specific Gravity

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

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