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Lazulite and Iolite Physical Properties


Iolite and Lazulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.04-3.17   
2.6-2.7   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct   
3,1   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references   
Mg2Al4Si5O18   

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Lazulite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.

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Lazulite and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazulite and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazulite and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazulite is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.

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