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Lepidocrocite and Uvarovite Physical Properties


Uvarovite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4  
3.77  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5  
6.5-7.5  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)  
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Lepidocrocite and Uvarovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite and Uvarovite 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 Uvarovite chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Uvarovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidocrocite and Uvarovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidocrocite and Uvarovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidocrocite is 3.77 whereas that of Uvarovite is 3.77.

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