Crocoite and Zincite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.90-6.10
  
5.50-5.90
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
{110} Distinct, {001} Indistinct, {100} Indistinct
  
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
  
4
  
Chemical Composition
PbCrO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Crocoite and Zincite Chemical Formula
While comparing Crocoite and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Crocoite- PbCrO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Crocoite and Zincite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crocoite and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crocoite and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crocoite is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.