Lepidocrocite and Rock Crystal Physical Properties

Lepidocrocite and Rock Crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite and Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Lepidocrocite- FeO(OH)
• Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Lepidocrocite and Rock Crystal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidocrocite and Rock Crystal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidocrocite and Rock Crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidocrocite is 2.65 whereas that of Rock Crystal is 2.65.