Lazulite and Ulexite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.04-3.17
1.65-1.99
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
{010} Perfect, {110} Perfect
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Lazulite and Ulexite Chemical Formula
While comparing Lazulite and Ulexite 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 Ulexite 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 Ulexite- NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Lazulite and Ulexite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazulite and Ulexite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazulite and Ulexite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazulite is 1.65-1.99 whereas that of Ulexite is 1.65-1.99.