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Lazulite and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.04-3.17
3.3-3.5
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Perfect on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Lazulite and Arfvedsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite and Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Lazulite and Arfvedsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazulite and Arfvedsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazulite and Arfvedsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazulite is 3.3-3.5 whereas that of Arfvedsonite is 3.3-3.5.