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Lazurite and Spinel Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.75
3.64-3.66
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on {110}
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
MgAl2O4

Lazurite and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazurite and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Lazurite- (Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4

Lazurite and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazurite and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazurite and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazurite is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.