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Lepidolite and Lawsonite Physical Properties


Lawsonite and Lepidolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.80-2.90   
3.09   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
{001} perfect   
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
8   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Lepidolite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidolite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

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Lepidolite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidolite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidolite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidolite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.

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