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Lepidolite and Spinel Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-2.903.64-3.66
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} perfect
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.58
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
MgAl2O4

Lepidolite and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidolite and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4

Lepidolite and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidolite and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidolite and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidolite is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.