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Hiddenite and Lazurite Physical Properties


Lazurite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
2.75   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
Imperfect on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Hiddenite and Lazurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Lazurite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Lazurite Specific Gravity

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

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