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Lazurite and Hollandite Physical Properties


Hollandite and Lazurite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.75   
5.05   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Imperfect on {110}   
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
4-6   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   

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Lazurite and Hollandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazurite and Hollandite 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 Hollandite chemical formula.

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Lazurite and Hollandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazurite and Hollandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazurite and Hollandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazurite is 5.05 whereas that of Hollandite is 5.05.

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