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Lepidolite and Hyalite Physical Properties


Hyalite and Lepidolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.80-2.90   
Not Available   

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

Cleavage
{001} perfect   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Lepidolite and Hyalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidolite and Hyalite 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 Hyalite chemical formula.

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Lepidolite and Hyalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidolite and Hyalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidolite and Hyalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidolite is Not Available whereas that of Hyalite is Not Available.

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