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Hiddenite and Lepidolite Physical Properties


Lepidolite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
2.80-2.90   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
{001} perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Hiddenite and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Lepidolite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

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

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