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Lazulite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.04-3.17
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
SiO2

Lazulite and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite and Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz- SiO2

Lazulite and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazulite and Smoky Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazulite and Smoky Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazulite is 2.65 whereas that of Smoky Quartz is 2.65.

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