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Lepidolite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-2.902.00-2.45
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} perfect
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.52-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Lepidolite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidolite and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Lepidolite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidolite and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidolite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidolite is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.