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Spinel and Lazurite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
none
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66
2.75
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Spinel and Lazurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Lazurite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Lazurite- (Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Spinel and Lazurite Specific Gravity

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