Lepidolite and Moonstone Physical Properties

Lepidolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-2.902.56-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{001} perfect

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

Lepidolite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidolite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

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Lepidolite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidolite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidolite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidolite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.