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Crocoite and Calcite Satin Spar Physical Properties


Calcite Satin Spar and Crocoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.90-6.10   
2.67-2.73   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{110} Distinct, {001} Indistinct, {100} Indistinct   
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Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
PbCrO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Crocoite and Calcite Satin Spar Chemical Formula

While comparing Crocoite and Calcite Satin Spar 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 Calcite Satin Spar chemical formula.

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Crocoite and Calcite Satin Spar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crocoite and Calcite Satin Spar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crocoite and Calcite Satin Spar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crocoite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite Satin Spar is 2.67-2.73.

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