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Chondrodite and Lepidolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.10-3.202.80-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
{001} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chondrodite and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Lepidolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chondrodite and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

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