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Lepidolite
Lepidolite

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Lepidolite and Baryte Barite Physical Properties

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
2.80-2.904.43-4.46
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Lepidolite and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidolite and Baryte 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 Baryte Barite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Lepidolite and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidolite and Baryte Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidolite and Baryte Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidolite is 4.43-4.46 whereas that of Baryte Barite is 4.43-4.46.