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Cerussite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear and Cerussite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.46-6.57  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good [110] and [021]  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
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Cerussite and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Cerussite and Apache Tear 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 Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Cerussite and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

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

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