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Lazulite and Agate Opal 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
3.04-3.17
1.98-2.50
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Lazulite and Agate Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite and Agate Opal 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 Agate Opal 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 Agate Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Lazulite and Agate Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazulite and Agate Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazulite and Agate Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazulite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Agate Opal is 1.98-2.50.