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Magnetite and Lepidolite Physical Properties


Lepidolite and Magnetite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.2  
2.80-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
{001} perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
2.5  

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

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Magnetite and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite and Lepidolite 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 Magnetite and Lepidolite chemical formula.

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Magnetite and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnetite and Lepidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnetite and Lepidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnetite is 2.80-2.90 whereas that of Lepidolite is 2.80-2.90.

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