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Lepidocrocite and Montebrasite Physical Properties


Montebrasite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4  
2.98-3.10  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect  
{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)  
LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Lepidocrocite and Montebrasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite and Montebrasite 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 Montebrasite chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Montebrasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidocrocite and Montebrasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidocrocite and Montebrasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidocrocite is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Montebrasite is 2.98-3.10.

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