×

Albite
Albite

Lepidolite
Lepidolite



ADD
Compare
X
Albite
X
Lepidolite

Albite and Lepidolite Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.652.80-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
{001} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Albite and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite 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 Albite and Lepidolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Albite and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

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