Lepidolite and Narsarsukite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.80-2.90
2.72-2.83
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Cleavage
{001} perfect
Good on {100} and {110}
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Lepidolite and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula
While comparing Lepidolite and Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Lepidolite and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidolite and Narsarsukite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidolite and Narsarsukite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidolite is 2.72-2.83 whereas that of Narsarsukite is 2.72-2.83.