Lazulite and Iolite 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
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
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.