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Lepidocrocite and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4  
2.60-2.65  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect  
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)  
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Lepidocrocite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite and Albite 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 Lepidocrocite and Albite chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidocrocite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidocrocite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidocrocite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.

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