Lepidolite and Fluorite Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.80-2.90
3.00-3.25
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
{001} perfect
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Mohs Hardness
2.5
4
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaF2
Lepidolite and Fluorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Lepidolite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
Lepidolite and Fluorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidolite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidolite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidolite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.
