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Lepidocrocite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4  
2.55-2.70  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)  
SiO2  

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Lepidocrocite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidocrocite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidocrocite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidocrocite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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