Crocoite and Andalusite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.90-6.10
  
3.05-3.21
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).
  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
{110} Distinct, {001} Indistinct, {100} Indistinct
  
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
  
7.5
  
Chemical Composition
PbCrO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  
Crocoite and Andalusite Chemical Formula
While comparing Crocoite and Andalusite 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 Andalusite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Crocoite- PbCrO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Andalusite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Crocoite and Andalusite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crocoite and Andalusite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crocoite and Andalusite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crocoite is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Andalusite is 3.05-3.21.