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Bixbite and Cerussite Physical Properties


Cerussite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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insoluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
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6.46-6.57   

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

Cleavage
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Good [110] and [021]   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Bixbite and Cerussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite 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 Bixbite and Cerussite chemical formula.

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Bixbite and Cerussite Specific Gravity

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

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