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Crocoite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Bixbite and Crocoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.90-6.10  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
PbCrO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  

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Crocoite and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Crocoite and Bixbite 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 Bixbite chemical formula.

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Crocoite and Bixbite Specific Gravity

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

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