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Lazurite and Labradorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.75
2.69-2.72
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on {110}
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Lazurite and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazurite and Labradorite 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 Labradorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Lazurite- (Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Lazurite and Labradorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazurite and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazurite and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazurite is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.