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Lazurite and Stolzite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.75
2
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on {110}
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Lazurite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazurite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite 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 Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazurite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazurite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazurite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.