Sarcopside and Lazulite Physical Properties

Sarcopside

Lazulite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.79-3.943.04-3.17

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery

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

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

45.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Sarcopside and Lazulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Lazulite chemical formula.

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

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Sarcopside and Lazulite Specific Gravity

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