Lepidolite and Hauyne Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Gelatinises in acids
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.80-2.90
  
2.4-2.5
  
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{001} perfect
  
Distinct on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
  
Lepidolite and Hauyne Chemical Formula
While comparing Lepidolite and Hauyne 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 Hauyne chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
Lepidolite and Hauyne Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidolite and Hauyne Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidolite and Hauyne Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidolite is 2.4-2.5 whereas that of Hauyne is 2.4-2.5.