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Aragonite and Lepidolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Dilute acid
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.93-2.962.80-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
{001} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-42.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Aragonite and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aragonite and Lepidolite 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 Aragonite and Lepidolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Aragonite and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aragonite and Lepidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aragonite and Lepidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aragonite is 2.80-2.90 whereas that of Lepidolite is 2.80-2.90.