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Quartz and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Lepidocrocite and Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
4  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct  
{010} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7  
5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
FeO(OH)  

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Quartz and Lepidocrocite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Lepidocrocite chemical formula.

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Quartz and Lepidocrocite Specific Gravity

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

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