Legrandite and Scorodite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.98-4.04
Not Available
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery
Cleavage
Imperfect, poor one {100}
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Legrandite and Scorodite Chemical Formula
While comparing Legrandite and Scorodite 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 Legrandite and Scorodite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Legrandite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Legrandite and Scorodite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Legrandite and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Legrandite and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Legrandite is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.