Lazulite and Petalite Physical Properties

Lazulite

Petalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.04-3.172.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct

Perfect on {001}, poor on {201} with 38.5° angle between the two

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

LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Lazulite and Petalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite and Petalite 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 Petalite 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 Petalite- LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Lazulite and Petalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazulite and Petalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazulite and Petalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazulite is 2.40 whereas that of Petalite is 2.40.