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Lazulite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Smithsonite and Lazulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.04-3.17   
4.00-4.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct   
Perfect on [1011]   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
5-5.5   

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

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Lazulite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.

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Lazulite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazulite and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazulite and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazulite is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.

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