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Sinhalite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Lepidocrocite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.46-3.50  
4  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
{010} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5  

Chemical Composition
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
FeO(OH)  

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Sinhalite and Lepidocrocite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite and Lepidocrocite chemical formula.

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Sinhalite and Lepidocrocite Specific Gravity

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

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