Lepidolite and Lapis lazuli Physical Properties

Lepidolite and Lapis lazuli Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidolite and Lapis lazuli 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 Lapis lazuli chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Lapis lazuli- The chief constituent Lapis Lazuli is Lazurite, with the following chemical formula: (Na,Ca)₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄(S,SO)₄

Lepidolite and Lapis lazuli Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidolite and Lapis lazuli Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidolite and Lapis lazuli Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidolite is 2.50-3.00 whereas that of Lapis lazuli is 2.50-3.00.