1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Very brittle
1.2 Solubility
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.50-3.003.30-3.40
1
7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven-Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
3,6
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
1.7 Mohs Hardness
1.8 Chemical Composition
The chief constituent Lapis Lazuli is Lazurite, with the following chemical formula: (Na,Ca)8Al6Si6O24(S,SO)4
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references