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Sard and Lepidolite Physical Properties


Lepidolite and Sard Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.63   
2.80-2.90   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{001} perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
2.5   

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

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Sard and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sard 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 Sard and Lepidolite chemical formula.

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Sard and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

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

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