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Sapphire and Lepidolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

insoluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.95-4.032.80-2.90
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven

Cleavage

None, but may exhibit parting
{001} perfect

Mohs Hardness

92.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Sapphire and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Lepidolite chemical formula.

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

Sapphire and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

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