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Lazulite and Sogdianite 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
2.77-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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1.6 Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
{0001} Perfect
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
(K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Lazulite and Sogdianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite and Sogdianite 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 Sogdianite 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 Sogdianite- (K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Lazulite and Sogdianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazulite and Sogdianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazulite and Sogdianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazulite is 2.77-2.90 whereas that of Sogdianite is 2.77-2.90.