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Lazurite and Esperite Physical Properties


Esperite and Lazurite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.75   
4.28-4.42   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Imperfect on {110}   
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Lazurite and Esperite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazurite and Esperite 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 Esperite chemical formula.

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Lazurite and Esperite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazurite and Esperite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazurite and Esperite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazurite is 4.28-4.42 whereas that of Esperite is 4.28-4.42.

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