Calcite and Cerussite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73
6.46-6.57
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
Good [110] and [021]
Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Calcite and Cerussite Chemical Formula
While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Cerussite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Calcite and Cerussite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Cerussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Cerussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is 6.46-6.57 whereas that of Cerussite is 6.46-6.57.