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Lazulite
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Lazulite and Villiaumite 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
3.04-3.172.79
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.52
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Lazulite and Villiaumite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite and Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite- NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Lazulite and Villiaumite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazulite and Villiaumite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazulite and Villiaumite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazulite is 2.79 whereas that of Villiaumite is 2.79.