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Lepidocrocite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Liddicoatite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4  
3.02  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect  
{0001} Poor  

Mohs Hardness
5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)  
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Lepidocrocite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidocrocite and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidocrocite and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidocrocite is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.

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