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Blue quartz and Lepidolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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-

Solubility

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Durability

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Specific Gravity

-99992.80-2.90
1 7.18
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Fracture

-
Uneven

Cleavage

None
{001} perfect

Mohs Hardness

-99992.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO2 with dumortierite
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Blue quartz and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue quartz 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 Blue quartz and Lepidolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Blue quartz- SiO2 with dumortierite
  • Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Blue quartz and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

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