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Lepidolite and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Chlorite group and Lepidolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.80-2.90  
2.6-3.3  

Fracture
Uneven  
Lamellar  

Cleavage
{001} perfect  
Perfect 001  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
(Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·(Mg,Fe)3(OH)6  

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Lepidolite and Chlorite group Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidolite and Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group chemical formula.

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Lepidolite and Chlorite group Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidolite and Chlorite group Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidolite and Chlorite group Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidolite is 2.6-3.3 whereas that of Chlorite group is 2.6-3.3.

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