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Padparadscha and Lazurite Physical Properties


Lazurite and Padparadscha Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10   
2.75   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Imperfect on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
9   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Padparadscha and Lazurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Padparadscha 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 Padparadscha and Lazurite chemical formula.

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Padparadscha and Lazurite Specific Gravity

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

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