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Morganite and Lepidolite Physical Properties


Lepidolite and Morganite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.71-2.90   
2.80-2.90   

Fracture
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Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
{001} perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Morganite and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite 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 Morganite and Lepidolite chemical formula.

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Morganite and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

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

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