Garnet and Lepidolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
2.80-2.90
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Indistinct
{001} perfect
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
2.5
Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Garnet and Lepidolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Lepidolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Garnet and Lepidolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Lepidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Lepidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2.80-2.90 whereas that of Lepidolite is 2.80-2.90.