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Lazulite and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.04-3.173.17-3.24
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.59-9.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Lazulite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite and Moissanite 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 Moissanite 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 Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Lazulite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazulite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazulite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazulite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.