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Lepidolite
Lepidolite

Cordierite Iolite
Cordierite Iolite



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Lepidolite and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.80-2.90
Uneven
{001} perfect
2.5
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
 
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2.56-2.66
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Distinct
7-7.5
Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Lepidolite and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidolite and Cordierite Iolite 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 Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.

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Lepidolite and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidolite and Cordierite Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidolite Vs Cordierite Iolite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidolite is whereas that of Cordierite Iolite is .