Carnelian and Cerussite Physical Properties

Carnelian

Cerussite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.64

6.46-6.57

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

Good [110] and [021]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

3-3.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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

Carnelian and Cerussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Cerussite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Compare Gems for Taurus » More

Carnelian Vs Prasiolite

Carnelian Vs Quartz

Carnelian Vs Kunzite

» More

More Compare Gems for Taurus

Carnelian and Cerussite Specific Gravity

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