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Lepidocrocite
Lepidocrocite

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Lepidocrocite and Goethite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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4
Uneven
{010} Perfect
5
FeO(OH)
 
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HCl soluble
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4.27-4.29
Uneven
Perfect {010}
5-5.5
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Lepidocrocite and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite and Goethite 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 Goethite chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Goethite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidocrocite and Goethite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidocrocite Vs Goethite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidocrocite is whereas that of Goethite is .