Lapis lazuli and Crystal Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.50-3.00
  
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Fracture
Uneven-Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
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Cleavage
3,6
  
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Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
The chief constituent Lapis Lazuli is Lazurite, with the following chemical formula: (Na,Ca)8Al6Si6O24(S,SO)4
  
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Lapis lazuli and Crystal Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Lapis lazuli and Crystal Quartz 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 Crystal Quartz 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
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Lapis lazuli and Crystal Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lapis lazuli and Crystal Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lapis lazuli and Crystal Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lapis lazuli is Not Available whereas that of Crystal Quartz is Not Available.