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Lepidolite and Celestine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-2.903.90-4.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{001} perfect
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
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.
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Lepidolite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidolite and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.

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

Lepidolite and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidolite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidolite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidolite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.