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Lepidolite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-2.902.55-2.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
{001} perfect
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2

Lepidolite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidolite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

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

Lepidolite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidolite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidolite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidolite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.