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Prasiolite and Lazulite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
3.04-3.17
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
3,1
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Prasiolite and Lazulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Lazulite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Prasiolite and Lazulite Specific Gravity

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

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