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Diamond and Crocoite Physical Properties


Crocoite and Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53   
5.90-6.10   

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

Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)   
{110} Distinct, {001} Indistinct, {100} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
10   
2.5-3   

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

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Diamond and Crocoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond and Crocoite 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 Diamond and Crocoite chemical formula.

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Diamond and Crocoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Crocoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Crocoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 5.90-6.10 whereas that of Crocoite is 5.90-6.10.

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