Scorodite and Lepidolite Physical Properties

Scorodite

Lepidolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.80-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor

{001} perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-42.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Scorodite and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorodite 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 Scorodite and Lepidolite chemical formula.

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

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Scorodite and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

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