Lepidolite and Afghanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.80-2.90
2.55-2.65
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{001} perfect
Perfect {10 1 0}
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Lepidolite and Afghanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Lepidolite and Afghanite 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 Lepidolite and Afghanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Lepidolite and Afghanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidolite and Afghanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidolite and Afghanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidolite is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Afghanite is 2.55-2.65.