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Diamond and Lapis lazuli Physical Properties


Lapis lazuli and Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53   
2.50-3.00   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven-Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)   
3,6   

Mohs Hardness
10   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
C   
The chief constituent Lapis Lazuli is Lazurite, with the following chemical formula: (Na,Ca)8Al6Si6O24(S,SO)4   

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Diamond and Lapis lazuli Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Lapis lazuli chemical formula.

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Diamond and Lapis lazuli Specific Gravity

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

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