Crocoite and Celestine Physical Properties

Crocoite

Celestine

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

5.90-6.103.90-4.00

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}

Mohs Hardness

2.5-33-3.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

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

Crocoite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Crocoite and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.

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

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Crocoite and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crocoite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crocoite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crocoite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.