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Lepidocrocite
Lepidocrocite

Chlorastrolite
Chlorastrolite



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Lepidocrocite and Chlorastrolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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4
Uneven
{010} Perfect
5
FeO(OH)
 
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3.1-3.5
Granular
None
5-6
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Lepidocrocite and Chlorastrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite and Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Chlorastrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidocrocite and Chlorastrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidocrocite Vs Chlorastrolite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidocrocite is whereas that of Chlorastrolite is .