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Lepidolite and Sapphire Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-2.90
3.95-4.03
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} perfect
None, but may exhibit parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 2 O 3

Lepidolite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidolite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

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

Lepidolite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidolite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidolite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidolite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.

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