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Moroxite and Lepidolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.13-3.26
2.80-2.90
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{001} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Moroxite and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite 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 Moroxite and Lepidolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Moroxite and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

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