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Lepidocrocite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Vanadinite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4  
6.8-7.1  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)  
C20H36  

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Lepidocrocite and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidocrocite and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidocrocite and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidocrocite is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.

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