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Matrix Opal and Lazulite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
3.04-3.17
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Matrix Opal and Lazulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Matrix Opal 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 Matrix Opal and Lazulite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Matrix Opal and Lazulite Specific Gravity

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