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Iddingsite and Lepidolite Physical Properties


Lepidolite and Iddingsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8  
2.80-2.90  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{???} Perfect  
{001} perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)  
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Iddingsite and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite 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 Iddingsite and Lepidolite chemical formula.

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Iddingsite and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

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

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