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Lazurite and Sussexite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.753.30
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on {110}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Lazurite and Sussexite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazurite and Sussexite 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 Sussexite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Lazurite- (Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Sussexite- Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Lazurite and Sussexite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazurite and Sussexite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazurite and Sussexite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazurite is 3.30 whereas that of Sussexite is 3.30.