Lazulite and Sanidine 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

3.04-3.172.54-2.61

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Lazulite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite and Sanidine 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 Sanidine 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 Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Lazulite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazulite and Sanidine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazulite and Sanidine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazulite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Sanidine is 2.54-2.61.