Lepidolite and Meionite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.80-2.90
2.78
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{001} perfect
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Lepidolite and Meionite Chemical Formula
While comparing Lepidolite and Meionite 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 Meionite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Meionite- 3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Lepidolite and Meionite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidolite and Meionite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidolite and Meionite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidolite is 2.78 whereas that of Meionite is 2.78.