Topaz and Lapis lazuli Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57
2.50-3.00
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven-Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
[001] Perfect
3,6
Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
The chief constituent Lapis Lazuli is Lazurite, with the following chemical formula: (Na,Ca)8Al6Si6O24(S,SO)4
Topaz and Lapis lazuli Chemical Formula
While comparing Topaz 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 Topaz and Lapis lazuli chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
- Chemical formula of Lapis lazuli- The chief constituent Lapis Lazuli is Lazurite, with the following chemical formula: (Na,Ca)8Al6Si6O24(S,SO)4
Topaz and Lapis lazuli Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Lapis lazuli Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Lapis lazuli Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 2.50-3.00 whereas that of Lapis lazuli is 2.50-3.00.