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Hematite and Lepidolite Physical Properties


Lepidolite and Hematite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30   
2.80-2.90   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}   
{001} perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Hematite and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite 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 Hematite and Lepidolite chemical formula.

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Hematite and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

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

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