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Lazulite and Violane Physical Properties


Violane and Lazulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.04-3.17  
3.22-3.40  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references  
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Lazulite and Violane Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite and Violane 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 Violane chemical formula.

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Lazulite and Violane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazulite and Violane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazulite and Violane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazulite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Violane is 3.22-3.40.

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