Sunstone and Lepidolite Physical Properties

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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

2.62-2.652.80-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

001

{001} perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

62.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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

Sunstone and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone 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 Sunstone and Lepidolite chemical formula.

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

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Sunstone and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

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