Lazulite and Ettringite Physical Properties

Lazulite

Ettringite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Partially soluble in water

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.04-3.171.77

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct

Perfect on {10 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.52-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Lazulite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite and Ettringite 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 Ettringite 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 Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Lazulite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazulite and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazulite and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazulite is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.