Crocoite | |
Chemical Formula |
Lead Chromate PbCrO4 |
Species |
Chromates |
Crystal System |
Monoclinic |
Mohs Scale |
2-3 |
Specific Gravity |
5.9-6.1 |
Color |
Orange, red, yellow |
Streak |
Yellowish orange |
Luster |
Adamantine |
Refractive Index |
n = 2.290(2) n = 2.360(2) n = 2.660(2) |
Diaphaneity |
Translucent |
Cleavage |
Poor/IndistinctDistinct on , indistinct on and . |
Fracture |
Conchoidal |
Crystal Habit:Coarsely crystalline to acicular | |
Geological Setting:Uncommon secondary mineral in lead deposits associated with chromium bearing rocks. |