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Rhodolite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Lepidocrocite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.84  
4  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting  
{010} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12  
FeO(OH)  

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Rhodolite and Lepidocrocite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Lepidocrocite chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Lepidocrocite Specific Gravity

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

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