Lepidocrocite and Apophyllite Physical Properties

Lepidocrocite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Lepidocrocite- FeO(OH)
• Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Lepidocrocite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidocrocite and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidocrocite and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidocrocite is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.