Cerussite and Anhydrite Physical Properties

Cerussite

Anhydrite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.46-6.57

2.90-2.98

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Good [110] and [021]

Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5

3.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Cerussite and Anhydrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cerussite and Anhydrite 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 Cerussite and Anhydrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Compare Brown Gemstones

Cerussite Vs Danburite

Cerussite Vs Diamond

Cerussite Vs Cubic Zirconia

Cerussite and Anhydrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cerussite and Anhydrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cerussite and Anhydrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cerussite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Anhydrite is 2.90-2.98.