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Lepidolite and Moss Agate Physical Properties


Moss Agate and Lepidolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.80-2.90   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
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Cleavage
{001} perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6.5-7   

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

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Lepidolite and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidolite and Moss Agate 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 Moss Agate chemical formula.

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Lepidolite and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidolite and Moss Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidolite and Moss Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidolite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Moss Agate is 2.58-2.64.

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