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Lepidolite and Barite Physical Properties

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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
2.80-2.90
4.48
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001} perfect
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
BaSO4

Lepidolite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidolite and Barite 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 Lepidolite and Barite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

Lepidolite and Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidolite and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidolite and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidolite is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.