Moonstone and Lepidolite Physical Properties

Moonstone

Lepidolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.56-2.602.80-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

{001} perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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

Moonstone and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone and Lepidolite 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 Moonstone and Lepidolite chemical formula.

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

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Moonstone and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moonstone and Lepidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moonstone and Lepidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moonstone is 2.80-2.90 whereas that of Lepidolite is 2.80-2.90.