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Lepidolite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Physical Properties


Heliodor Golden Beryl and Lepidolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.80-2.90   
2.68-2.72   

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

Cleavage
{001} perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
2.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
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Lepidolite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidolite and Heliodor Golden Beryl 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 Heliodor Golden Beryl chemical formula.

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Lepidolite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidolite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidolite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidolite is 2.68-2.72 whereas that of Heliodor Golden Beryl is 2.68-2.72.

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