Powellite and Lepidolite Physical Properties

Powellite

Lepidolite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.232.80-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{111} Distinct

{001} perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-42.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Powellite and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Powellite 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 Powellite and Lepidolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Compare Blue Gemstones

Powellite Vs Rock Crystal

Powellite Vs Sanidine

Powellite Vs Rubellite

Powellite and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

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