Lepidolite and Serpentine Physical Properties

Lepidolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-2.902.44-2.62

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

{001} perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.52.5-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Lepidolite and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidolite and Serpentine 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 Serpentine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Lepidolite and Serpentine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidolite and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidolite and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidolite is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.