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Lepidocrocite and Grossular Physical Properties


Grossular and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4  
3.55-3.73  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect  
none  

Mohs Hardness
5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)  
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Lepidocrocite and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite and Grossular 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 Grossular chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Grossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidocrocite and Grossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidocrocite and Grossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidocrocite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Grossular is 3.55-3.73.

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