Lepidocrocite and Opal Physical Properties

Lepidocrocite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite and Opal 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 Opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Lepidocrocite- FeO(OH)
• Chemical formula of Opal- SiO₂ · nH₂O

Lepidocrocite and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidocrocite and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidocrocite and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidocrocite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.