Lepidocrocite and Sylvite Physical Properties

Lepidocrocite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Lepidocrocite- FeO(OH)
• Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl

Lepidocrocite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidocrocite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidocrocite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidocrocite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.