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Lazulite and Kornerupine Physical Properties

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
3.04-3.17
3.25-3.45
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Lazulite and Kornerupine Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite and Kornerupine 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 Kornerupine 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 Kornerupine- Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Lazulite and Kornerupine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazulite and Kornerupine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazulite and Kornerupine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazulite is 3.25-3.45 whereas that of Kornerupine is 3.25-3.45.

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