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Shigaite and Lazulite Physical Properties


Lazulite and Shigaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Moderately flexible   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.32   
3.04-3.17   

Fracture
Flexible Flexible fragments.   
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
2   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references   

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Shigaite and Lazulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Lazulite chemical formula.

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Shigaite and Lazulite Specific Gravity

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

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