Lepidolite and Morion Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.80-2.90
2.65
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
{001} perfect
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
2.5
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Lepidolite and Morion Chemical Formula
While comparing Lepidolite and Morion 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 Morion chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Morion- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Lepidolite and Morion Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidolite and Morion Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidolite and Morion Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidolite is 2.65 whereas that of Morion is 2.65.