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Lazulite and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Lazulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.04-3.17  
2.9  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct  
{???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references  
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Lazulite and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite and Faustite 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 Faustite chemical formula.

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Lazulite and Faustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazulite and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazulite and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazulite is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.

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