Lepidocrocite and Azurite Physical Properties

Lepidocrocite and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite and Azurite 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 Azurite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Lepidocrocite- FeO(OH)
• Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Lepidocrocite and Azurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidocrocite and Azurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidocrocite and Azurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidocrocite is 3.70-3.90 whereas that of Azurite is 3.70-3.90.