Lazulite and Scapolite Physical Properties

Lazulite

Scapolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.04-3.172.58-2.74

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct

{100} Distinct, {110} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Na 4Al 3Si 9O 24Cl to Ca 4Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Lazulite and Scapolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite and Scapolite 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 Scapolite 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 Scapolite- Na 4Al 3Si 9O 24Cl to Ca 4Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Lazulite and Scapolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazulite and Scapolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazulite and Scapolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazulite is 2.58-2.74 whereas that of Scapolite is 2.58-2.74.