Lazulite and Leucophanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.04-3.17
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Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
5.5
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
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Lazulite and Leucophanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Lazulite and Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
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Lazulite and Leucophanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazulite and Leucophanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazulite and Leucophanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazulite is Not Available whereas that of Leucophanite is Not Available.