Crocoite and Alexandrite Physical Properties

Crocoite

Alexandrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

5.90-6.103.69-3.81

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).

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1.6 Cleavage

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

1,1 ; 3,2.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-38.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Crocoite and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Crocoite and Alexandrite 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 Crocoite and Alexandrite chemical formula.

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

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Crocoite and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crocoite and Alexandrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crocoite and Alexandrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crocoite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Alexandrite is 3.69-3.81.