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Nuummite and Lapis lazuli Physical Properties


Lapis lazuli and Nuummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.18-3.37   
2.50-3.00   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on 210   
3,6   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
The chief constituent Lapis Lazuli is Lazurite, with the following chemical formula: (Na,Ca)8Al6Si6O24(S,SO)4   

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Nuummite and Lapis lazuli Chemical Formula

While comparing Nuummite 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 Nuummite and Lapis lazuli chemical formula.

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Nuummite and Lapis lazuli Specific Gravity

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

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