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Vlasovite
Vlasovite

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Vlasovite and Lepidolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.972.80-2.90
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

Distinct on {010}
{001} perfect

Mohs Hardness

62.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Vlasovite and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Lepidolite chemical formula.

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

Vlasovite and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

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