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Sapphire and Lazurite Physical Properties


Lazurite and Sapphire Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03   
2.75   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting   
Imperfect on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
9   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Sapphire and Lazurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Lazurite chemical formula.

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Sapphire and Lazurite Specific Gravity

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

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