Lazulite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

Lazulite

Rhodochrosite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.04-3.173.0-3.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct

On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

MnCO₃

Lazulite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃

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Lazulite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazulite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazulite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazulite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.