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Lepidocrocite and Wax Opal Physical Properties


Wax Opal and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4  
1.98-2.50  

Fracture
Uneven  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Lepidocrocite and Wax Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite and Wax Opal 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 Wax Opal chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Wax Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidocrocite and Wax Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidocrocite and Wax Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidocrocite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Wax Opal is 1.98-2.50.

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