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Corundum and Lazurite Physical Properties


Lazurite and Corundum Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.90-4.05   
2.75   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions   
Imperfect on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
9   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Corundum and Lazurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Corundum and Lazurite 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 Corundum and Lazurite chemical formula.

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Corundum and Lazurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Corundum and Lazurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Corundum and Lazurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Corundum is 2.75 whereas that of Lazurite is 2.75.

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