Lapis lazuli and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.50-3.00
  
2.90-3.20
  
Fracture
Uneven-Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
3,6
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
The chief constituent Lapis Lazuli is Lazurite, with the following chemical formula: (Na,Ca)8Al6Si6O24(S,SO)4
  
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Lapis lazuli and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Lapis lazuli and Chrome Tremolite 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 Chrome Tremolite 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 Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Lapis lazuli and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lapis lazuli and Chrome Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lapis lazuli and Chrome Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lapis lazuli is 2.90-3.20 whereas that of Chrome Tremolite is 2.90-3.20.