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Lepidocrocite and Brookite Physical Properties


Brookite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4  
3.87-4.14  

Fracture
Uneven  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect  
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)  
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Lepidocrocite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite and Brookite 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 Brookite chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Brookite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidocrocite and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidocrocite and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidocrocite is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.

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