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Schorlomite and Lapis lazuli Physical Properties


Lapis lazuli and Schorlomite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.77-3.93   
2.50-3.00   

Fracture
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven-Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
None   
3,6   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
The chief constituent Lapis Lazuli is Lazurite, with the following chemical formula: (Na,Ca)8Al6Si6O24(S,SO)4   

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Schorlomite and Lapis lazuli Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite and Lapis lazuli 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 Schorlomite and Lapis lazuli chemical formula.

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Schorlomite and Lapis lazuli Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Schorlomite and Lapis lazuli Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Schorlomite and Lapis lazuli Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Schorlomite is 2.50-3.00 whereas that of Lapis lazuli is 2.50-3.00.

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