Obsidian and Lepidolite Physical Properties

Obsidian

Lepidolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.35-2.602.80-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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{001} perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Obsidian and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Obsidian 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 Obsidian and Lepidolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Obsidian and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

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