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Spinel and Lepidolite Physical Properties


Lepidolite and Spinel Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
none   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66   
2.80-2.90   

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

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting   
{001} perfect   

Mohs Hardness
8   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4   
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Spinel and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Lepidolite chemical formula.

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Spinel and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

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

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