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Triplite and Lepidolite Physical Properties


Lepidolite and Triplite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94   
2.80-2.90   

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

Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct   
{001} perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Triplite and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite 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 Triplite and Lepidolite chemical formula.

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Triplite and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

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

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