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Lepidolite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Lepidolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
2.80-2.90   
2.67-2.78   

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

Cleavage
{001} perfect   
Imperfect on the [0001]   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Lepidolite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidolite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

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Lepidolite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidolite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidolite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidolite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.

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