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Girasol
Girasol

Lepidocrocite
Lepidocrocite



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Girasol and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.98-2.504
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

None
{010} Perfect

Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.55
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
FeO(OH)

Girasol and Lepidocrocite Chemical Formula

While comparing Girasol and Lepidocrocite 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 Girasol and Lepidocrocite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Girasol- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Lepidocrocite- FeO(OH)

Girasol and Lepidocrocite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Girasol and Lepidocrocite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Girasol and Lepidocrocite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Girasol is 4 whereas that of Lepidocrocite is 4.