Prismatine and Lazulite Physical Properties

Prismatine and Lazulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prismatine 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 Prismatine and Lazulite chemical formula.

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• Chemical formula of Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Prismatine and Lazulite Specific Gravity

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