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Lazulite and Shortite Physical Properties


Shortite and Lazulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.04-3.17   
2.61   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct   
{010} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
3   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references   
Na 2Ca 2(CO 3) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Lazulite and Shortite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite and Shortite 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 Shortite chemical formula.

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Lazulite and Shortite Specific Gravity

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

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