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Lepidolite and Radiolarite Physical Properties


Radiolarite and Lepidolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.80-2.90  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
{001} perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
SiO2  

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Lepidolite and Radiolarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidolite and Radiolarite 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 Radiolarite chemical formula.

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Lepidolite and Radiolarite Specific Gravity

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

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