Amblygonite and Cerussite Physical Properties

Amblygonite

Cerussite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.98-3.106.46-6.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct

Good [110] and [021]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

63-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amblygonite and Cerussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite and Cerussite 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 Amblygonite and Cerussite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Amblygonite and Cerussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amblygonite and Cerussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amblygonite and Cerussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amblygonite is 6.46-6.57 whereas that of Cerussite is 6.46-6.57.