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Gahnite and Lazurite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62
2.75
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
Imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gahnite and Lazurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite 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 Gahnite and Lazurite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Lazurite- (Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gahnite and Lazurite Specific Gravity

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