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Crocoite and Poldervaartite Physical Properties


Poldervaartite and Crocoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.90-6.10   
2.91   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).   
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
PbCrO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   

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Crocoite and Poldervaartite Chemical Formula

While comparing Crocoite and Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite chemical formula.

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Crocoite and Poldervaartite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crocoite and Poldervaartite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crocoite and Poldervaartite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crocoite is 2.91 whereas that of Poldervaartite is 2.91.

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