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Lazulite and Ammolite Physical Properties


Ammolite and Lazulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.04-3.17   
2.75-2.80   

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

Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct   
no true cleavage   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
4   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Lazulite and Ammolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite and Ammolite 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 Ammolite chemical formula.

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Lazulite and Ammolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazulite and Ammolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazulite and Ammolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazulite is 2.75-2.80 whereas that of Ammolite is 2.75-2.80.

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