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Rhodolite 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
3.84
2.80-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
{001} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rhodolite and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Lepidolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rhodolite and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

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