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Lepidolite

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Lepidolite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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none
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-2.903.63-3.9
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} perfect
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Lepidolite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidolite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Lepidolite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidolite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidolite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidolite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.