Coral and Lapis lazuli Physical Properties

Coral and Lapis lazuli Chemical Formula

While comparing Coral 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 Coral and Lapis lazuli chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Coral- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Lapis lazuli- The chief constituent Lapis Lazuli is Lazurite, with the following chemical formula: (Na,Ca)₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄(S,SO)₄

Coral and Lapis lazuli Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Coral and Lapis lazuli Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Coral and Lapis lazuli Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Coral is 2.50-3.00 whereas that of Lapis lazuli is 2.50-3.00.