Lepidocrocite and Enstatite Physical Properties

Lepidocrocite and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite and Enstatite 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 Enstatite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Lepidocrocite- FeO(OH)
• Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Lepidocrocite and Enstatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidocrocite and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidocrocite and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidocrocite is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.