Lazulite and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Lazulite

Aquamarine

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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

3.04-3.172.66-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Lazulite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Lazulite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazulite and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazulite and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazulite is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.