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Chalcedony
Chalcedony

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Chalcedony and Lapis lazuli Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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Soluble
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2.55-2.70
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Absent
6.5-7
SiO2
 
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2.50-3.00
Uneven-Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
3,6
5.5
The chief constituent Lapis Lazuli is Lazurite, with the following chemical formula: (Na,Ca)8Al6Si6O24(S,SO)4

Chalcedony and Lapis lazuli Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Lapis lazuli 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 Chalcedony and Lapis lazuli chemical formula.

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Chalcedony and Lapis lazuli Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Lapis lazuli Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony Vs Lapis lazuli during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is whereas that of Lapis lazuli is .