Legrandite

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 4.5 – 5.0
Specific Gravity 3.98 – 4.04
Refractive Index 1.702 – 1.74
Crystal System Monoclinic
Luster Vitreous
Cleavage Poor
Fracture Uneven
Color various
Birefringence 0.06
Pleochroism Yellow to colourless

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Legrandite
Mohs hardness of Legrandite shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Legrandite
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

β a b c Monoclinic a ≠ b ≠ c, α = γ = 90°, β ≠ 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Budget (< $50/ct)

About Legrandite

勒格朗石是一种罕见的锌砷酸盐矿物,以其浓郁的金黄至橙黄色调而著称,在矿物收藏界备受珍视。其晶体通常呈细长楔形,透明度佳,玻璃光泽出众,是宝石学上极具吸引力的矿物品种。勒格朗石主要产于墨西哥萨卡特卡斯州的莫卡特克矿(Moctezuma Mine),在其他地方几乎不见产出。由于硬度较低且晶体微小,宝石级切割石极为稀少,几乎仅作为矿物标本为收藏家所珍藏。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Legrandite?
勒格朗石是一种罕见的锌砷酸盐矿物,以其浓郁的金黄至橙黄色调而著称,在矿物收藏界备受珍视。其晶体通常呈细长楔形,透明度佳,玻璃光泽出众,是宝石学上极具吸引力的矿物品种。勒格朗石主要产于墨西哥萨卡特卡斯州的莫卡特克矿(Moctezuma Mine),在其他地方几乎不见产出。由于硬度较低且晶体微小,宝石级切割石极为稀少,几乎仅作为矿物标本为收藏家所珍藏。
What is the hardness of Legrandite?
Legrandite has a Mohs hardness of 4.5 to 5.0, making it relatively soft for use in jewelry.
What color is Legrandite?
Legrandite is primarily Various.
How much does Legrandite cost?
Legrandite falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Legrandite?
Legrandite belongs to the Monoclinic crystal system.

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