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Lazulite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.04-3.172.00-2.45
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.52-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Lazulite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Lazulite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazulite and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazulite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazulite is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.