Lepidolite and Ekanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.80-2.90
3.28-3.32
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
{001} perfect
{101} Distinct
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Lepidolite and Ekanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Lepidolite and Ekanite 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 Ekanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Lepidolite and Ekanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidolite and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidolite and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidolite is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.