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Lapis lazuli and Cymophane Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.50-3.003.69-3.81
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven-Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
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1.6 Cleavage
3,6
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.58.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
The chief constituent Lapis Lazuli is Lazurite, with the following chemical formula: (Na,Ca)8Al6Si6O24(S,SO)4
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Lapis lazuli and Cymophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Lapis lazuli and Cymophane 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 Cymophane 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 Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Lapis lazuli and Cymophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lapis lazuli and Cymophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lapis lazuli and Cymophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lapis lazuli is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Cymophane is 3.69-3.81.