Lepidocrocite and Gahnite Physical Properties

Lepidocrocite and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Lepidocrocite- FeO(OH)
• Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Lepidocrocite and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidocrocite and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidocrocite and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidocrocite is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.