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Lazulite and Chambersite Physical Properties


Chambersite and Lazulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.04-3.17  
3.50  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
7  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references  
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Lazulite and Chambersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite and Chambersite 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 Chambersite chemical formula.

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Lazulite and Chambersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazulite and Chambersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazulite and Chambersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazulite is 3.50 whereas that of Chambersite is 3.50.

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