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Lazulite and Kunzite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Solubility

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Durability

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Specific Gravity

3.04-3.173.15-3.21
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
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Cleavage

{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
1,2 prismatic

Mohs Hardness

5.56-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
LiAlSi2O6

Lazulite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite and Kunzite 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 Kunzite 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 Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6

Lazulite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazulite and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazulite and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazulite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.