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Lepidolite and Zircon Physical Properties


Zircon and Lepidolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.80-2.90   
3.93-4.73   

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

Cleavage
{001} perfect   
{110} and {111}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
ZrSiO4   

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Lepidolite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidolite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

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Lepidolite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidolite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidolite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidolite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.

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