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Lazulite and Charoite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.04-3.17
2.54-2.78
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Good in three directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Lazulite and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite and Charoite 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 Charoite 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 Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Lazulite and Charoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazulite and Charoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazulite and Charoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazulite is 2.54-2.78 whereas that of Charoite is 2.54-2.78.

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