Lazurite and Iolite Physical Properties

Lazurite

Iolite

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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

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.752.6-2.7

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

Imperfect on {110}

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Lazurite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazurite and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Lazurite- (Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Lazurite and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazurite and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazurite and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazurite is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.