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Lepidocrocite and Moss Agate Physical Properties


Moss Agate and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4  
2.58-2.64  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)  
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Lepidocrocite and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite and Moss Agate 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 Moss Agate chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidocrocite and Moss Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidocrocite and Moss Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidocrocite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Moss Agate is 2.58-2.64.

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