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Lepidolite and Scorodite Physical Properties


Scorodite and Lepidolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.80-2.90   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery   

Cleavage
{001} perfect   
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Lepidolite and Scorodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidolite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.

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Lepidolite and Scorodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidolite and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidolite and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidolite is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.

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