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Prasiolite and Lepidolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.80-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
3,1
{001} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
72.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Prasiolite and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Lepidolite chemical formula.

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

Prasiolite and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

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