Lepidocrocite and Hyalite Physical Properties

Lepidocrocite and Hyalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite and Hyalite 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 Hyalite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Lepidocrocite- FeO(OH)
• Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Lepidocrocite and Hyalite Specific Gravity

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