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Lepidocrocite and Pollucite Physical Properties


Pollucite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Readily soluble in HF  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4  
2.86-2.94  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)  
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Lepidocrocite and Pollucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite and Pollucite 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 Pollucite chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Pollucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidocrocite and Pollucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidocrocite and Pollucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidocrocite is 2.86-2.94 whereas that of Pollucite is 2.86-2.94.

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