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Shungite and Lepidolite Physical Properties


Lepidolite and Shungite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.80-2.90  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
{001} perfect  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
C  
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Shungite and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shungite 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 Shungite and Lepidolite chemical formula.

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Shungite and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

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

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