Crocoite and Friedelite Physical Properties

Crocoite

Friedelite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

5.90-6.103.06-3.19

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-34-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Crocoite and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Crocoite and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Crocoite- PbCrO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Crocoite and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crocoite and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crocoite and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crocoite is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.