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Liddicoatite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Lepidocrocite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.02  
4  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{0001} Poor  
{010} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5  

Chemical Composition
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
FeO(OH)  

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Liddicoatite and Lepidocrocite Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite and Lepidocrocite 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 Liddicoatite and Lepidocrocite chemical formula.

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Liddicoatite and Lepidocrocite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Liddicoatite and Lepidocrocite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Liddicoatite and Lepidocrocite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Liddicoatite is 4 whereas that of Lepidocrocite is 4.

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