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Grossular 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
3.55-3.73
2.80-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
none
{001} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Grossular and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular 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 Grossular and Lepidolite chemical formula.

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

Grossular and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

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