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Lazulite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Lazulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.04-3.17   
1.993   

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

Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
2.5   

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 Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Lazulite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazulite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazulite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazulite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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