Description
Lepidolite Gemstone 73.73ct
Description
This Natural Lepidolite gemstone which is a reddish pink colour, it’s Originates from Brazil and its exact weight is 73.73ct the measurements are 43.37×26.41×7.62mm, the shape and cut of this stone is Oval cabochon It’s graded Opaque and clarity is Good. This 73.73ct Natural Lepidolite Gem is available for ready to ship anywhere in the world. You can also select Certification and shipment method as optional.
Details
Summary No | AK03962 |
Species | Natural Lepidolite |
Weight | 73.73ct |
Shape/cut | Oval Cabochon |
Colour | Reddish pink |
Dimension | 43.37×26.41×7.62mm |
Clarity | Good |
Transparency | Opaque |
Origin | Brazil |
Treatment | None |
Lepidolite Gemstone 73.73ct
Properties Of Lepidolite
Chemical Composition: K(Li,Al)3(Si,Al)4O10(F,OH)2 [Potassium Lithium Aluminum Silicate Hydroxide Fluoride]
Hardness: 2.5-4.0
Specific Gravity (Density): 2.80 – 2.90 (g/cm3)
Refractive Index: 1.525 – 1.587 Biaxial
About Lepidolite Gemstone
Lepidolite ended up being as soon as considered to be a mineral that is distinct but has been redefined by the IMA as a band of minerals and included in the Polylithionite-Trilithionite Series. The name Lepidolite can be used loosely as a term for any light lithium-bearing that is colored that has not been adequately analyzed for types determination (ie., some Lepidolite may really be Muscovite or Phlogopite). Lepidolite is really a known member of the Mica Group of minerals that also incorporates Celadonite, Muscovite, Phlogopite and Polylithionite.
Lepidolite can be an mica that is uncommon is an ore of lithium that forms in huge public that can include substantial amounts of lithium. Its typical pink to violet colors are one regarding the industry that is to determine Lepidolite from other micas although pink Muscovite or very pale Lepidolite may complicate identification.
Lepidolite is available from Rozná, near Bystrice, Czech Republic; from Alabashka, Ural Mountains, Russia. In the Varutrpegmatite, 15 km northwest of Skelleftesterbotten, Sweden. In the united states, at Mt. Mica, near Paris, Oxford County, and Auburn, Androscoggin County, Maine; in the Mesa Grande and Pala districts, San Diego County, Ca; through the Brown Derby pegmatite, Gunnison County, Colorado; within the Ingersoll mine, near Keystone, Pennington County, South Dakota. From the Tanco mine, Bernic Lake, Manitoba, Canada. At Maharitra, Mt. Bity, Madagascar. From Bikita, Zimbabwe. In India, at Hazaribagh, Bihar. From the Virgem da Lapa pegmatite, Minas Gerais, Brazil.