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Lepidolite

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Lepidolite and Rosasite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
Effervesces in cold

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

2.80-2.904-4.2
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Splintery

Cleavage

{001} perfect
Perfect on {100} and {010}

Mohs Hardness

2.54
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CuZn(CO3)(OH)2

Lepidolite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidolite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Rosasite- CuZn(CO3)(OH)2

Lepidolite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidolite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidolite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidolite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.