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Variscite and Crocoite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58
5.90-6.10
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
{110} Distinct, {001} Indistinct, {100} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
PbCrO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Variscite and Crocoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Crocoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Crocoite- PbCrO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Variscite and Crocoite Specific Gravity

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