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Musgravite and Lepidolite Physical Properties


Lepidolite and Musgravite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.68   
2.80-2.90   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{001} perfect   

Mohs Hardness
8-8.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Musgravite and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Musgravite 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 Musgravite and Lepidolite chemical formula.

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Musgravite and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

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

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