1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.002.50-3.00
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7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven-Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
3,6
1.7 Mohs Hardness
1.8 Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
The chief constituent Lapis Lazuli is Lazurite, with the following chemical formula: (Na,Ca)8Al6Si6O24(S,SO)4