Calcite Satin Spar and Cerussite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73
  
6.46-6.57
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Good [110] and [021]
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Calcite Satin Spar and Cerussite Chemical Formula
While comparing Calcite Satin Spar 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 Satin Spar and Cerussite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Calcite Satin Spar- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Calcite Satin Spar and Cerussite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite Satin Spar and Cerussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite Satin Spar and Cerussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite Satin Spar is 6.46-6.57 whereas that of Cerussite is 6.46-6.57.