Lepidocrocite and Prehnite Physical Properties

Lepidocrocite and Prehnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite and Prehnite 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 Prehnite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Lepidocrocite- FeO(OH)
• Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca₂Al₂Si₃O₁₂(OH)

Lepidocrocite and Prehnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidocrocite and Prehnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidocrocite and Prehnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidocrocite is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Prehnite is 2.80-2.95.