Lazulite and Emerald Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
  
Hard
  
Specific Gravity
3.04-3.17
  
2.67-2.78
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
  
Imperfect on the [0001]
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
  
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Lazulite and Emerald Chemical Formula
While comparing Lazulite and Emerald 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 Emerald 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 Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
Lazulite and Emerald Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazulite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazulite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazulite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.