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Crocoite and Musgravite Physical Properties


Musgravite and Crocoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.90-6.10   
3.62-3.68   

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

Cleavage
{110} Distinct, {001} Indistinct, {100} Indistinct   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
8-8.5   

Chemical Composition
PbCrO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Crocoite and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Crocoite and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.

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Crocoite and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crocoite and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crocoite and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crocoite is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.

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