Lazulite and Augite Physical Properties

Lazulite and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite and Augite 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 Augite 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 Augite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Lazulite and Augite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazulite and Augite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazulite and Augite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazulite is 3.19-3.56 whereas that of Augite is 3.19-3.56.