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Kainite and Lapis lazuli Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.152.50-3.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven-Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
3,6
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-35.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
The chief constituent Lapis Lazuli is Lazurite, with the following chemical formula: (Na,Ca)8Al6Si6O24(S,SO)4

Kainite and Lapis lazuli Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite 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 Kainite and Lapis lazuli chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Lapis lazuli- The chief constituent Lapis Lazuli is Lazurite, with the following chemical formula: (Na,Ca)8Al6Si6O24(S,SO)4

Kainite and Lapis lazuli Specific Gravity

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