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Chrysoberyl and Crocoite Physical Properties


Crocoite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81   
5.90-6.10   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}   
{110} Distinct, {001} Indistinct, {100} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
PbCrO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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