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Lazulite and Gaylussite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
decomposes in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.04-3.17
1.93-1.99
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
perfect [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Lazulite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Lazulite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazulite and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazulite and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazulite is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.