Lazulite and Fayalite Physical Properties

Lazulite

Fayalite

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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

3.04-3.174.392

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct

{010} moderate, {100} imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Lazulite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite and Fayalite 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 Fayalite 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 Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Lazulite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazulite and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazulite and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazulite is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.