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Lazulite and Serandite Physical Properties

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
3.04-3.17
3.52
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
{100} Perfect, {001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Lazulite and Serandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite and Serandite 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 Serandite 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 Serandite- Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Lazulite and Serandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazulite and Serandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazulite and Serandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazulite is 3.52 whereas that of Serandite is 3.52.