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Lazulite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.04-3.17
3.63-3.9
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Lazulite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Lazulite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazulite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazulite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazulite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.