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Edenite and Lepidolite Physical Properties


Lepidolite and Edenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37  
2.80-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Good on (110)  
{001} perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2  
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Edenite and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Lepidolite chemical formula.

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Edenite and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

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

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