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Lepidocrocite and Schorl Physical Properties


Schorl and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4  
3.18-3.22  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect  
{1011} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)  
Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Lepidocrocite and Schorl Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite and Schorl 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 Schorl chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Schorl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidocrocite and Schorl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidocrocite and Schorl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidocrocite is 3.18-3.22 whereas that of Schorl is 3.18-3.22.

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