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Uvite and Lepidolite Physical Properties


Lepidolite and Uvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14   
2.80-2.90   

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

Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct   
{001} perfect   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Uvite and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Lepidolite chemical formula.

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Uvite and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

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

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