Chemical Formula

K2Cr2O7

Hardness (Mohs)

2.5

Crystal System

Triclinic

Streak

Light Yellow

Luster

Vitreous

Diaphaneity

Transparent

Color

Orange-red,red

Cleavage

{010} Perfect, {100} Distinct, {001} Distinct

Crystal Habit / Mode of Occurrence

Granular or spherical in small crystals on the natural environment. Prismatic on lab grown crystals