Chiastolite and Lazulite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.00-3.15
  
3.04-3.17
  
Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Cleavage
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{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
5.5
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
  
Chiastolite and Lazulite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Lazulite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Chiastolite and Lazulite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chiastolite and Lazulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chiastolite and Lazulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chiastolite is 3.04-3.17 whereas that of Lazulite is 3.04-3.17.