Lazulite and Afghanite Physical Properties

Lazulite

Afghanite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.04-3.172.55-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct

Perfect {10 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Lazulite and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite and Afghanite 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 Lazulite and Afghanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Compare Gems for Gemini » More

Lazulite Vs Crystal Quartz

Lazulite Vs Chrome Diopside

Lazulite Vs Agate

» More

More Compare Gems for Gemini

Lazulite and Afghanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazulite and Afghanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazulite and Afghanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazulite is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Afghanite is 2.55-2.65.