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Opal and Lazurite Physical Properties


Lazurite and Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann  
Brittle  

Solubility
hot salt water  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25  
2.75  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Imperfect on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O  
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Opal and Lazurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal 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 Opal and Lazurite chemical formula.

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Opal and Lazurite Specific Gravity

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

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