Manganaxinite and Lazurite Physical Properties

Manganaxinite

Lazurite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.3142.75

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Imperfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Manganaxinite and Lazurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Manganaxinite 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 Manganaxinite and Lazurite 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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Manganaxinite and Lazurite Specific Gravity

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