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Lazulite and Witherite 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
3.04-3.17
4.27-4.35
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
{010} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Lazulite and Witherite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite and Witherite 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 Witherite 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 Witherite- BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Lazulite and Witherite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazulite and Witherite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazulite and Witherite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazulite is 4.27-4.35 whereas that of Witherite is 4.27-4.35.