Crocoite crystal structure
monoclinic

Crocoite

PbCrO4

Quick Facts

Hardness
2.5
Specific Gravity
5.97
Refractive Index
2.31

Crystal Structure

monoclinic[2/m]:{110}@1.0 + {100}@0.7 + {001}@0.5 | elongate(c:3.0)
monoclinic
2/m
{110} {100} {001}

Physical Properties

Crystal Systemmonoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)2.5
Specific Gravity5.97
CleavageDistinct {110}
FractureConchoidal to uneven
LustreAdamantine to vitreous

Optical Properties

Refractive Index2.31
Birefringence0.37
PleochroismWeak (red to orange-red)

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monoclinic[2/m]:{110}@1.0 + {100}@0.7 + {001}@0.5 | elongate(c:3.0)