Lazulite and Soapstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.04-3.17
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
  
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Lazulite and Soapstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Lazulite and Soapstone 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 Soapstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
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Lazulite and Soapstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazulite and Soapstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazulite and Soapstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazulite is Not Available whereas that of Soapstone is Not Available.