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Lazulite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Lazulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.04-3.17  
3.63-3.9  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
7.5-8  

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  

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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.

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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.

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