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Lepidolite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Lepidolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.80-2.90  
5.9  

Fracture
Uneven  
Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} perfect  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
3  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  

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Lepidolite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidolite and Mottramite 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 Mottramite chemical formula.

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Lepidolite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidolite and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidolite and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidolite is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.

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