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Bort and Crocoite Physical Properties


Crocoite and Bort Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
5.90-6.10  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{110} Distinct, {001} Indistinct, {100} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
C  
PbCrO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Bort and Crocoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bort and Crocoite 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 Bort and Crocoite chemical formula.

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Bort and Crocoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bort and Crocoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bort and Crocoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bort is 5.90-6.10 whereas that of Crocoite is 5.90-6.10.

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