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Hypersthene and Lapis lazuli Physical Properties


Lapis lazuli and Hypersthene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.45-3.55   
2.50-3.00   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven-Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect   
3,6   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
The chief constituent Lapis Lazuli is Lazurite, with the following chemical formula: (Na,Ca)8Al6Si6O24(S,SO)4   

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Hypersthene and Lapis lazuli Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene and Lapis lazuli 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 Hypersthene and Lapis lazuli chemical formula.

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Hypersthene and Lapis lazuli Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hypersthene and Lapis lazuli Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hypersthene and Lapis lazuli Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hypersthene is 2.50-3.00 whereas that of Lapis lazuli is 2.50-3.00.

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