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Pietersite and Crocoite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-9999
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None
5
H2O+Fe2+,H3O2+Fe3+Si4O12
 
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5.90-6.10
Conchoidal
{110} Distinct, {001} Indistinct, {100} Indistinct
2.5-3
PbCrO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pietersite and Crocoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pietersite 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 Pietersite and Crocoite chemical formula.

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Pietersite and Crocoite Specific Gravity

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