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Lepidocrocite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Cryolite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4  
2.97  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)  
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Lepidocrocite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidocrocite and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidocrocite and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidocrocite is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.

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