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Glaucophane and Lepidolite Physical Properties


Lepidolite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3-3.15   
2.80-2.90   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]   
{001} perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Glaucophane and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Lepidolite chemical formula.

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Glaucophane and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

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

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