Lepidolite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Lepidolite

Chrysocolla

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-2.90

2.00-2.45

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

2.5

2-4

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

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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.