Lazulite and Nephrite Physical Properties

Lazulite

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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

3.04-3.172.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Lazulite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite and Nephrite 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 Nephrite 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 Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Lazulite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazulite and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazulite and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazulite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.