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Lepidolite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Lepidolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.80-2.90   
2.62-2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{001} perfect   
001   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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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.

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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.

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