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Lepidocrocite and Taaffeite Physical Properties


Taaffeite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4  
3.60-3.61  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect  
Imperfect/fair/absent  

Mohs Hardness
5  
8-8.5  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)  
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Lepidocrocite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidocrocite and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidocrocite and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidocrocite is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.

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