Lapis lazuli and Peridot Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.50-3.00
  
1.54-1.55
  
Fracture
Uneven-Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
3,6
  
Poor
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
The chief constituent Lapis Lazuli is Lazurite, with the following chemical formula: (Na,Ca)8Al6Si6O24(S,SO)4
  
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  
Lapis lazuli and Peridot Chemical Formula
While comparing Lapis lazuli and Peridot 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 Peridot 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 Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Lapis lazuli and Peridot Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lapis lazuli and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lapis lazuli and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lapis lazuli is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.