Crocoite and Amazonite Physical Properties

Crocoite

Amazonite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

5.90-6.102.55-2.57

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

Cleavage

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

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

Mohs Hardness

2.5-36-6.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

KAlSi₃O₈

Crocoite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Crocoite and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Crocoite- PbCrO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Crocoite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crocoite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crocoite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crocoite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.