Serpentine and Lepidolite Physical Properties

Serpentine

Lepidolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.44-2.622.80-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{001} perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-5.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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

Serpentine and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine 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 Serpentine and Lepidolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Serpentine and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

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