lepidocrocite

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf granite
gptkbp:associatedMinerals gptkb:goethite
hematite
limonite
gptkbp:category hydroxide mineral
gptkbp:chemicalFormula γ-FeO(OH)
gptkbp:cleavage perfect
gptkbp:color reddish-brown
gptkbp:crystalSystem orthorhombic
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1813
gptkbp:event rust in iron and steel
weathering product of iron-bearing minerals
gptkbp:hardnessMohs 5
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label lepidocrocite
gptkbp:IMA_symbol Lpc
gptkbp:luster submetallic
gptkbp:namedAfter Greek words for 'scale' and 'fiber'
gptkbp:relatedGroup oxide mineral
gptkbp:specificGravity 4.0
gptkbp:streak brownish yellow
gptkbp:transparency transparent to translucent
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:goethite
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6