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Crocoite and Garnet Physical Properties


Garnet 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   
3.55-4.33   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
PbCrO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   

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Crocoite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Crocoite and Garnet 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 Garnet chemical formula.

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Crocoite and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crocoite and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crocoite and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crocoite is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.

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