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Crocoite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Forsterite and Crocoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.90-6.10  
3.23-3.26  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} Distinct, {001} Indistinct, {100} Indistinct  
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
PbCrO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Crocoite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Crocoite and Forsterite 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 Forsterite chemical formula.

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Crocoite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crocoite and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crocoite and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crocoite is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.

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