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Lepidocrocite and Halite Physical Properties


Halite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Water-soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4  
2.17  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect  
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic  

Mohs Hardness
5  
2.0-2.5  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)  
NaCl  

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Lepidocrocite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidocrocite and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidocrocite and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidocrocite is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.

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