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Zircon and Lazurite Physical Properties


Lazurite and Zircon Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73   
2.75   

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

Cleavage
{110} and {111}   
Imperfect on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4   
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Zircon and Lazurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon 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 Zircon and Lazurite chemical formula.

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Zircon and Lazurite Specific Gravity

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

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