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Jasper and Lepidolite Physical Properties


Lepidolite and Jasper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91  
2.80-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
{001} perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
2.5  

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

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Jasper and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper 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 Jasper and Lepidolite chemical formula.

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Jasper and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

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

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