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Lepidocrocite and Stichtite Physical Properties


Stichtite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4  
2.11-2.20  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect  
Perfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)  
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Lepidocrocite and Stichtite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite and Stichtite 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 Stichtite chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Stichtite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidocrocite and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidocrocite and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidocrocite is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.

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