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Demantoid and Lepidolite Physical Properties


Lepidolite and Demantoid Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.77-3.95   
2.80-2.90   

Fracture
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Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
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{001} perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Demantoid and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Lepidolite chemical formula.

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Demantoid and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

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

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