Lepidolite and Star diopside Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.80-2.90
  
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Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
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Cleavage
{001} perfect
  
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Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
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Lepidolite and Star diopside Chemical Formula
While comparing Lepidolite and Star diopside 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 Star diopside chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Lepidolite and Star diopside Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidolite and Star diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidolite and Star diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidolite is Not Available whereas that of Star diopside is Not Available.