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Lepidocrocite and Thulite Physical Properties


Thulite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4  
3.1  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect  
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  

Mohs Hardness
5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Lepidocrocite and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidocrocite and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidocrocite and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidocrocite is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.

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