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Crocoite and Bort Physical Properties


Bort 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  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
-9999  

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

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Crocoite and Bort Chemical Formula

While comparing Crocoite and Bort 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 Bort chemical formula.

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Crocoite and Bort Specific Gravity

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

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