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Lepidocrocite and Marialite Physical Properties


Marialite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4  
2.50  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect  
Distinct on {100} and {110}  

Mohs Hardness
5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)  
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Lepidocrocite and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidocrocite and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidocrocite and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidocrocite is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.

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