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Lepidocrocite
Lepidocrocite
Name
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Fe³⁺O(OH)
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Oxides & Hydroxides
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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5
Mohs hardness
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4.09
Specific gravity
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Dull orange
Streak
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Submetallic
Luster
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{010}, perfect; {100}, less perfect; {001}, good
Cleavage
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Bbmm
Space group
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Lepidocrocite
Structural group
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Lpc · Approved
IMA
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1813
Named in
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Red, Orange, Brown
Typical colors
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Fe · O · H
Elements
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