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Poldervaartite and Lazulite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.91
3.04-3.17
1.5 Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
None
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Poldervaartite and Lazulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite and Lazulite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Poldervaartite and Lazulite Specific Gravity

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