Calcite and Lazurite Physical Properties

Calcite

Lazurite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.67-2.732.75

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

Imperfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

35.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Calcite and Lazurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Lazurite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Lazurite- (Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Calcite and Lazurite Specific Gravity

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