Home
Gemstones


Phenakite and Lazurite Physical Properties


Lazurite and Phenakite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-2.98   
2.75   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}   
Imperfect on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Phenakite and Lazurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phenakite 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 Phenakite and Lazurite chemical formula.

Compare Colorless Gems

Phenakite and Lazurite Specific Gravity

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

Colorless Gems

Colorless Gems


Compare Colorless Gems