Crocoite and Larimar Physical Properties

Crocoite

Larimar

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1 Physical Properties

1.2 Tenacity

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1.5 Solubility

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1.8 Durability

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1.9 Specific Gravity

5.90-6.102.74-2.90

1 7.18

1.15 Fracture

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

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1.16 Cleavage

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

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1.17 Mohs Hardness

2.5-35

2 10

1.18 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Crocoite and Larimar Chemical Formula

While comparing Crocoite and Larimar 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 Larimar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Crocoite- PbCrO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Crocoite and Larimar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crocoite and Larimar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crocoite and Larimar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crocoite is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Larimar is 2.74-2.90.