Lepidolite and Glaucophane Physical Properties

Lepidolite

Glaucophane

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-2.903-3.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{001} perfect

Good on [110] and on [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56.0-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Lepidolite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidolite and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

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Lepidolite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidolite and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidolite and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidolite is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.