Lapis lazuli and Antigorite Physical Properties

Lapis lazuli and Antigorite Chemical Formula

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

• Chemical formula of Lapis lazuli- The chief constituent Lapis Lazuli is Lazurite, with the following chemical formula: (Na,Ca)₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄(S,SO)₄
• Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Lapis lazuli and Antigorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lapis lazuli and Antigorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lapis lazuli and Antigorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lapis lazuli is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Antigorite is 2.58-2.80.