Sulfur and Lepidolite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Lepidolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.80-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

{001} perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Sulfur and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Lepidolite chemical formula.

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

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Sulfur and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

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