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Lepidolite and Sugilite Physical Properties


Sugilite 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   
2.69-2.79   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{001} perfect   
Poor on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Lepidolite and Sugilite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidolite and Sugilite 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 Sugilite chemical formula.

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Lepidolite and Sugilite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidolite and Sugilite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidolite and Sugilite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidolite is 2.69-2.79 whereas that of Sugilite is 2.69-2.79.

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