Lepidolite and Musgravite Physical Properties

Lepidolite and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidolite and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Lepidolite and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidolite and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidolite and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidolite is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.