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Lepidolite and Chabazite 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
2.80-2.902.08-2.16
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} perfect
distinct/good on {1011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.54.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Lepidolite and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidolite and Chabazite 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 Chabazite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Lepidolite and Chabazite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidolite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidolite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidolite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.