Lapis lazuli and Manganotantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.50-3.00
Not Available
Fracture
Uneven-Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
3,6
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
5.5
5.5-6.5
Chemical Composition
The chief constituent Lapis Lazuli is Lazurite, with the following chemical formula: (Na,Ca)8Al6Si6O24(S,SO)4
MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Lapis lazuli and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Lapis lazuli and Manganotantalite 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 Manganotantalite 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 Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Lapis lazuli and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lapis lazuli and Manganotantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lapis lazuli and Manganotantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lapis lazuli is Not Available whereas that of Manganotantalite is Not Available.