Lepidocrocite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

Lepidocrocite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Lepidocrocite- FeO(OH)
• Chemical formula of Kurnakovite- Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Lepidocrocite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidocrocite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidocrocite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidocrocite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.