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Ludlamite and Lapis lazuli Physical Properties


Lapis lazuli and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2   
2.50-3.00   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven-Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage   
3,6   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
The chief constituent Lapis Lazuli is Lazurite, with the following chemical formula: (Na,Ca)8Al6Si6O24(S,SO)4   

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Ludlamite and Lapis lazuli Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite and Lapis lazuli 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 Ludlamite and Lapis lazuli chemical formula.

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Ludlamite and Lapis lazuli Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Lapis lazuli Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Lapis lazuli Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 2.50-3.00 whereas that of Lapis lazuli is 2.50-3.00.

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