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Crocoite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Sinhalite and Crocoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.90-6.10  
3.46-3.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
6-7  

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

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Crocoite and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Crocoite and Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite chemical formula.

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Crocoite and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crocoite and Sinhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crocoite and Sinhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crocoite is 3.46-3.50 whereas that of Sinhalite is 3.46-3.50.

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