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Chlorite group and Lepidolite Physical Properties


Lepidolite and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.6-3.3  
2.80-2.90  

Fracture
Lamellar  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect 001  
{001} perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·(Mg,Fe)3(OH)6  
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Chlorite group and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Lepidolite chemical formula.

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Chlorite group and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

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

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