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Elaeolite and Lapis lazuli Physical Properties


Lapis lazuli and Elaeolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.67   
2.50-3.00   

Fracture
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Uneven-Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
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3,6   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
5.5   

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

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Elaeolite and Lapis lazuli Chemical Formula

While comparing Elaeolite 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 Elaeolite and Lapis lazuli chemical formula.

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Elaeolite and Lapis lazuli Specific Gravity

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

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