Variscite and Crocoite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58
5.90-6.10
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).
Cleavage
[010] perfect
{110} Distinct, {001} Indistinct, {100} Indistinct
Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
PbCrO 4Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.