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Crocoite and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Crocoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
BrittleWalter Schumann   

Solubility
Not Available   
hot salt water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.90-6.10   
1.98-2.25   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   

Cleavage
{110} Distinct, {001} Indistinct, {100} Indistinct   
None   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
PbCrO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
SiO2 · nH2O   

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Crocoite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Crocoite and Opal 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 Opal chemical formula.

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Crocoite and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crocoite and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crocoite and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crocoite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.

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