Crocoite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Crocoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.90-6.103.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-39-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Crocoite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Crocoite and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Crocoite- PbCrO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Crocoite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crocoite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crocoite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crocoite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.