Crocoite and Benitoite Physical Properties

Crocoite

Benitoite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Insoluble: HCl

Durability

Specific Gravity

5.90-6.103.61-3.68

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

[10 1 1] poor

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

BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Crocoite and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Crocoite and Benitoite 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 Benitoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Crocoite- PbCrO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Crocoite and Benitoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crocoite and Benitoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crocoite and Benitoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crocoite is 3.61-3.68 whereas that of Benitoite is 3.61-3.68.