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Lazurite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

2.753.76-3.77
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

Imperfect on {110}
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

Mohs Hardness

5.55-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Lazurite and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazurite and Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Lazurite- (Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Lazurite and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazurite and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazurite and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazurite is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.