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Vanadinite
Vanadinite

Lepidocrocite
Lepidocrocite



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Vanadinite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.8-7.14
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

None
{010} Perfect

Mohs Hardness

3-45
2 10
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Chemical Composition

C20H36
FeO(OH)

Vanadinite and Lepidocrocite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Lepidocrocite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
  • Chemical formula of Lepidocrocite- FeO(OH)

Vanadinite and Lepidocrocite Specific Gravity

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