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Ceylonite and Crocoite Physical Properties


Crocoite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9  
5.90-6.10  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
{110} Distinct, {001} Indistinct, {100} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  
PbCrO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Ceylonite and Crocoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Crocoite chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Crocoite Specific Gravity

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

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