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Zoisite and Lepidolite Physical Properties


Lepidolite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50  
2.80-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  
{001} perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Zoisite and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite 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 Zoisite and Lepidolite chemical formula.

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Zoisite and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

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

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