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Jet and Lazurite Physical Properties


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Lazurite and Jet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.19-1.35   
2.75   

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Imperfect on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Jet and Lazurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet 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 Jet and Lazurite chemical formula.

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Jet and Lazurite Specific Gravity

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

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