Lazurite and Leucophanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.75
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Imperfect on {110}
  
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Not Available
  
Lazurite and Leucophanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Lazurite and Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Lazurite- (Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Lazurite and Leucophanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazurite and Leucophanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazurite and Leucophanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazurite is Not Available whereas that of Leucophanite is Not Available.