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Lepidocrocite and Benitoite Physical Properties


Benitoite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Insoluble: HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4  
3.61-3.68  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect  
[10 1 1] poor  

Mohs Hardness
5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)  
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Lepidocrocite and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite and Benitoite 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 Benitoite chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Benitoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidocrocite and Benitoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidocrocite and Benitoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidocrocite is 3.61-3.68 whereas that of Benitoite is 3.61-3.68.

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