Lepidocrocite and Chlorite group Physical Properties

Lepidocrocite and Chlorite group Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite and Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Lepidocrocite- FeO(OH)
• Chemical formula of Chlorite group- (Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·(Mg,Fe)3(OH)6

Lepidocrocite and Chlorite group Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidocrocite and Chlorite group Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidocrocite and Chlorite group Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidocrocite is 2.6-3.3 whereas that of Chlorite group is 2.6-3.3.