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Lazurite and Emerald Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.75
2.67-2.78
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on {110}
Imperfect on the [0001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Be3Al2SiO6

Lazurite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazurite and Emerald 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 Lazurite and Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Lazurite- (Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Lazurite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazurite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazurite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazurite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.