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Lazulite and Vlasovite Physical Properties


Vlasovite and Lazulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.04-3.17   
2.97   

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

Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct   
Distinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
6   

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 Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

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Lazulite and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazulite and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazulite and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazulite is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.

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