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Verdite and Lapis lazuli Physical Properties


Lapis lazuli and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0   
2.50-3.00   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven-Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{110} Good   
3,6   

Mohs Hardness
3   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)   
The chief constituent Lapis Lazuli is Lazurite, with the following chemical formula: (Na,Ca)8Al6Si6O24(S,SO)4   

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Verdite and Lapis lazuli Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Lapis lazuli chemical formula.

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Verdite and Lapis lazuli Specific Gravity

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

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