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Lazulite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Stolzite 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   
2   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct   
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Lazulite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

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Lazulite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazulite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazulite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazulite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.

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