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Grandidierite and Lepidolite Physical Properties


Lepidolite and Grandidierite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.85-3.00   
2.80-2.90   

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

Cleavage
Perfect   
{001} perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Grandidierite and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Lepidolite chemical formula.

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Grandidierite and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

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

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