Lepidolite and Sunstone Physical Properties

Lepidolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-2.902.62-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{001} perfect

001

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

Lepidolite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidolite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

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Lepidolite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidolite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidolite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidolite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.