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Piemontite and Lazulite Physical Properties


Lazulite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
3.04-3.17   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery   
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct   
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references   

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Piemontite and Lazulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Piemontite 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 Piemontite and Lazulite chemical formula.

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Piemontite and Lazulite Specific Gravity

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

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