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Lepidocrocite and Edenite Physical Properties


Edenite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4  
3.05-3.37  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect  
Good on (110)  

Mohs Hardness
5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)  
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2  

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Lepidocrocite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite and Edenite 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 Edenite chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Edenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidocrocite and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidocrocite and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidocrocite is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.

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