Lapis lazuli and Zircon Physical Properties

Lapis lazuli

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.50-3.003.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven-Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

3,6

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

The chief constituent Lapis Lazuli is Lazurite, with the following chemical formula: (Na,Ca)₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄(S,SO)₄

ZrSiO₄

Lapis lazuli and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Lapis lazuli and Zircon 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 Zircon 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 Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Lapis lazuli and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lapis lazuli and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lapis lazuli and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lapis lazuli is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.