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Lepidocrocite and Richterite Physical Properties


Richterite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4  
3.0-3.5  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)  
Na(CaNa)(Mg,Fe++)5(Si8O22)(OH)2  

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Lepidocrocite and Richterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite and Richterite 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 Richterite chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Richterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidocrocite and Richterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidocrocite and Richterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidocrocite is 3.0-3.5 whereas that of Richterite is 3.0-3.5.

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