Lazulite and Norbergite Physical Properties

Lazulite

Norbergite

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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

3.04-3.173.177

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct

{???} Distinct

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

Mg 3(SiO 4)(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Lazulite and Norbergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite and Norbergite 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 Norbergite 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 Norbergite- Mg 3(SiO 4)(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

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Lazulite and Norbergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazulite and Norbergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazulite and Norbergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazulite is 3.177 whereas that of Norbergite is 3.177.