Lepidocrocite and Wardite Physical Properties

Lepidocrocite and Wardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite and Wardite 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 Wardite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Lepidocrocite- FeO(OH)
• Chemical formula of Wardite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Lepidocrocite and Wardite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidocrocite and Wardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidocrocite and Wardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidocrocite is 2.81 whereas that of Wardite is 2.81.