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Ludlamite and Lazurite Physical Properties


Lazurite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2  
2.75  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  
Imperfect on {110}  

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

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Ludlamite and Lazurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite and Lazurite 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 Lazurite chemical formula.

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Ludlamite and Lazurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ludlamite and Lazurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ludlamite and Lazurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ludlamite is 2.75 whereas that of Lazurite is 2.75.

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