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Moss Agate and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Lepidocrocite and Moss Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64  
4  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
{010} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
FeO(OH)  

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Moss Agate and Lepidocrocite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate 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 Moss Agate and Lepidocrocite chemical formula.

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Moss Agate and Lepidocrocite Specific Gravity

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

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