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Quartz and Crocoite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.655.90-6.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
{110} Distinct, {001} Indistinct, {100} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
72.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
PbCrO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Quartz and Crocoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Crocoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Crocoite- PbCrO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Quartz and Crocoite Specific Gravity

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