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Lepidocrocite and Gahnite Physical Properties


Gahnite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4  
4.00-4.62  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect  
Indistinct parting on [111]  

Mohs Hardness
5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)  
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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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.

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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.

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