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Fluorite and Lapis lazuli Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
2.50-3.00
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven-Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
3,6
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
The chief constituent Lapis Lazuli is Lazurite, with the following chemical formula: (Na,Ca)8Al6Si6O24(S,SO)4

Fluorite and Lapis lazuli Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite 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 Fluorite and Lapis lazuli chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Lapis lazuli- The chief constituent Lapis Lazuli is Lazurite, with the following chemical formula: (Na,Ca)8Al6Si6O24(S,SO)4

Fluorite and Lapis lazuli Specific Gravity

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

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