Crocoite and Brookite Physical Properties

Crocoite

Brookite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

5.90-6.103.87-4.14

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}

Mohs Hardness

2.5-35.5-6

2 10

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Chemical Composition

PbCrO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Crocoite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Crocoite and Brookite 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 Brookite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Crocoite- PbCrO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Crocoite and Brookite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crocoite and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crocoite and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crocoite is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.