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Lepidolite and Dumortierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-2.903.26-3.41
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
{001} perfect
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.57-8.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Lepidolite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidolite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Lepidolite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidolite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidolite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidolite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.