Hawks Eye and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties

Hawks Eye and Lepidocrocite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hawks Eye 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 Hawks Eye and Lepidocrocite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Hawks Eye- SiO₂
• Chemical formula of Lepidocrocite- FeO(OH)

Hawks Eye and Lepidocrocite Specific Gravity

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