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Hiddenite and Lazulite Physical Properties


Lazulite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
3.04-3.17   

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

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references   

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Hiddenite and Lazulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Lazulite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Lazulite Specific Gravity

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

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