Lazulite and Covellite Physical Properties

Lazulite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Flexible

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.04-3.174.6-4.76

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Lazulite and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite and Covellite 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 Covellite 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 Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Lazulite and Covellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazulite and Covellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazulite and Covellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazulite is 4.6-4.76 whereas that of Covellite is 4.6-4.76.