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Lazulite and Spinel Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.04-3.17
Uneven
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
5.5
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
 
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3.64-3.66
Conchoidal, Uneven
None, but may exhibit slight parting
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MgAl2O4

Lazulite and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

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Lazulite and Spinel Specific Gravity

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