Magnetite and Lazulite Physical Properties

Magnetite

Lazulite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.23.04-3.17

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

None

{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.55.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Magnetite and Lazulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite and Lazulite 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 Magnetite and Lazulite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

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Magnetite and Lazulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnetite and Lazulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnetite and Lazulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnetite is 3.04-3.17 whereas that of Lazulite is 3.04-3.17.