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Fibrolite and Lepidolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.14-3.252.80-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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{001} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-72.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fibrolite and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Lepidolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fibrolite and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

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