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Soapstone and Lazurite Physical Properties


Lazurite and Soapstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
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2.75   

Fracture
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Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
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Imperfect on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
5.5   

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

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Soapstone and Lazurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Soapstone 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 Soapstone and Lazurite chemical formula.

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Soapstone and Lazurite Specific Gravity

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

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