Eilat stone and Lepidolite Physical Properties

Eilat stone and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eilat stone 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 Eilat stone and Lepidolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Eilat stone- Cu3(PO4)(OH)3
• Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Eilat stone and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

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