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Lapis lazuli and Lizardite 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
2.50-3.002.55
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
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5Not Available
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
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Lapis lazuli and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lapis lazuli and Lizardite 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 Lizardite 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 Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Lapis lazuli and Lizardite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lapis lazuli and Lizardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lapis lazuli and Lizardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lapis lazuli is 2.55 whereas that of Lizardite is 2.55.