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Gaspeite and Lazulite Physical Properties


Lazulite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
HCl soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.71   
3.04-3.17   

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

Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good   
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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