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Lepidocrocite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Wavellite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4  
2.36  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect  
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)  
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Lepidocrocite and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidocrocite and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidocrocite and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidocrocite is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.

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