Chrysoberyl and Crocoite Physical Properties

Chrysoberyl

Crocoite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

Brittle

3.69-3.81

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}

8.5

BeAl ₂ O ₄

5.90-6.10

Conchoidal

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

2.5-3

PbCrO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysoberyl and Crocoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl and Crocoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Crocoite- PbCrO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Chrysoberyl and Crocoite Specific Gravity

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