Lepidolite and Dumortierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.80-2.90
  
3.26-3.41
  
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Cleavage
{001} perfect
  
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
7-8.5
  
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.