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Lepidolite and Gahnospinel 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
2.80-2.90
3.65-4.55
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} perfect
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Lepidolite and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidolite and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Lepidolite and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidolite and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidolite and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidolite is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.