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Lazulite and Lapis lazuli 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
2.50-3.00
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven-Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
3,6
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
The chief constituent Lapis Lazuli is Lazurite, with the following chemical formula: (Na,Ca)8Al6Si6O24(S,SO)4

Lazulite and Lapis lazuli Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite and Lapis lazuli 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 Lapis lazuli 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 Lapis lazuli- The chief constituent Lapis Lazuli is Lazurite, with the following chemical formula: (Na,Ca)8Al6Si6O24(S,SO)4

Lazulite and Lapis lazuli Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazulite and Lapis lazuli Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazulite and Lapis lazuli Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazulite is 2.50-3.00 whereas that of Lapis lazuli is 2.50-3.00.

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