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Lepidolite and Beudantite Physical Properties


Beudantite and Lepidolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.80-2.90  
4.48  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
{001} perfect  
distinct; good on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
3.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6  

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Lepidolite and Beudantite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidolite and Beudantite 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 Beudantite chemical formula.

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Lepidolite and Beudantite Specific Gravity

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

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