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Holmquistite and Lazulite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.95-3.13
3.04-3.17
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
{210} Perfect
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Holmquistite and Lazulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Holmquistite 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 Holmquistite and Lazulite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Holmquistite- Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Holmquistite and Lazulite Specific Gravity

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