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Ceylonite and Lazulite Physical Properties


Lazulite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9  
3.04-3.17  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references  

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Ceylonite and Lazulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Lazulite 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 Ceylonite and Lazulite chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Lazulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Lazulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Lazulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 3.04-3.17 whereas that of Lazulite is 3.04-3.17.

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