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Lepidolite and Coral Physical Properties


Coral and Lepidolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.80-2.90   
2.60-2.70   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{001} perfect   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Lepidolite and Coral Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidolite and Coral 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 Coral chemical formula.

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Lepidolite and Coral Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidolite and Coral Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidolite and Coral Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidolite is 2.60-2.70 whereas that of Coral is 2.60-2.70.

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