Lazulite and Schorlomite Physical Properties

Lazulite

Schorlomite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.04-3.173.77-3.93

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Lazulite and Schorlomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite and Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Lazulite and Schorlomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazulite and Schorlomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazulite and Schorlomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazulite is 3.77-3.93 whereas that of Schorlomite is 3.77-3.93.