Lepidolite and Carnelian Physical Properties

Lepidolite

Carnelian

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-2.90

2.58-2.64

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{001} perfect

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO₂

Lepidolite and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidolite and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂

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Lepidolite and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidolite and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidolite and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidolite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.