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Stichtite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Lepidocrocite and Stichtite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.11-2.20  
4  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}  
{010} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
FeO(OH)  

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Stichtite and Lepidocrocite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stichtite 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 Stichtite and Lepidocrocite chemical formula.

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Stichtite and Lepidocrocite Specific Gravity

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

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