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Sylvite and Lapis lazuli Physical Properties


Lapis lazuli and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.993   
2.50-3.00   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   
3,6   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
The chief constituent Lapis Lazuli is Lazurite, with the following chemical formula: (Na,Ca)8Al6Si6O24(S,SO)4   

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Sylvite and Lapis lazuli Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Lapis lazuli chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Lapis lazuli Specific Gravity

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

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