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Montebrasite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Lepidocrocite and Montebrasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10  
4  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct  
{010} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
5  

Chemical Composition
LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
FeO(OH)  

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Montebrasite and Lepidocrocite Chemical Formula

While comparing Montebrasite 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 Montebrasite and Lepidocrocite chemical formula.

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Montebrasite and Lepidocrocite Specific Gravity

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

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