Gaspeite and Lazulite Physical Properties

Gaspeite

Lazulite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

HCl soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.713.04-3.17

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

{10 1 1} Good

{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-55.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Gaspeite and Lazulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite and Lazulite 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 Gaspeite and Lazulite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Chemical formula of Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

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Gaspeite and Lazulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaspeite and Lazulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaspeite and Lazulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaspeite is 3.04-3.17 whereas that of Lazulite is 3.04-3.17.