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Lepidolite and Moissanite Physical Properties


Moissanite and Lepidolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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none   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.80-2.90   
3.17-3.24   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
{001} perfect   
(0001) indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
9-9.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Lepidolite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidolite and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

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Lepidolite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidolite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidolite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidolite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.

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