Lepidolite and Hackmanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.80-2.90
2.27-2.33
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{001} perfect
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Lepidolite and Hackmanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Lepidolite and Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Lepidolite and Hackmanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidolite and Hackmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidolite and Hackmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidolite is 2.27-2.33 whereas that of Hackmanite is 2.27-2.33.