Lazulite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties

Lazulite

Clinohedrite

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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

3.04-3.173.28-3.335

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct

{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.55.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Lazulite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Lazulite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazulite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazulite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazulite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.