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Opal and Lazulite Physical Properties


Lazulite and Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann  
-  

Solubility
hot salt water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25  
3.04-3.17  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O  
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references  

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Opal and Lazulite Chemical Formula

While comparing 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 Opal and Lazulite chemical formula.

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Opal and Lazulite Specific Gravity

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

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