Lazulite and Golden Beryl Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.04-3.17
  
2.6-2.8
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
  
3,1 basal
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
7.5-8.0
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
  
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Lazulite and Golden Beryl Chemical Formula
While comparing Lazulite and Golden Beryl 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 Golden Beryl 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 Golden Beryl- Be3Al2SiO6
Lazulite and Golden Beryl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazulite and Golden Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazulite and Golden Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazulite is 2.6-2.8 whereas that of Golden Beryl is 2.6-2.8.