Crocoite and Beryllonite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
5.90-6.10
2.79-2.87
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} Distinct, {001} Indistinct, {100} Indistinct
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces
Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
PbCrO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
NaBePO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Crocoite and Beryllonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Crocoite and Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Crocoite- PbCrO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Crocoite and Beryllonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crocoite and Beryllonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crocoite and Beryllonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crocoite is 2.79-2.87 whereas that of Beryllonite is 2.79-2.87.