Lepidocrocite and Fibrolite Physical Properties

Lepidocrocite and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

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• Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Lepidocrocite and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidocrocite and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidocrocite and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidocrocite is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.