Baryte and Cerussite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.3-5
6.46-6.57
Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Good [110] and [021]
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
Not Available
PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Baryte and Cerussite Chemical Formula
While comparing Baryte 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 Baryte and Cerussite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Baryte and Cerussite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Cerussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Cerussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 6.46-6.57 whereas that of Cerussite is 6.46-6.57.