Lazulite and Bloodstone Physical Properties

Lazulite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.04-3.172.63-2.65

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

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO₂

Lazulite and Bloodstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite and Bloodstone 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 Bloodstone 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 Bloodstone- SiO₂

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Lazulite and Bloodstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazulite and Bloodstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazulite and Bloodstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazulite is 2.63-2.65 whereas that of Bloodstone is 2.63-2.65.