Lepidolite and Tanzanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Hard
  
Specific Gravity
2.80-2.90
  
3.35
  
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
{001} perfect
  
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  
Lepidolite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Lepidolite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Lepidolite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidolite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidolite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidolite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.