Sulphur and Crocoite Physical Properties

Sulphur

Crocoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.2 Tenacity

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1.3 Solubility

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1.5 Durability

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1.7 Specific Gravity

2.05-2.085.90-6.10

1 7.18

1.9 Fracture

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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).

1.11 Cleavage

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

1.12 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2.5-3

2 10

1.15 Chemical Composition

SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

PbCrO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sulphur and Crocoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulphur 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 Sulphur and Crocoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sulphur- SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Crocoite- PbCrO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sulphur and Crocoite Specific Gravity

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