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Cerussite and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Cerussite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble  
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.46-6.57  
4.12  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Good [110] and [021]  
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  

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Cerussite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cerussite and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

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Cerussite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cerussite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cerussite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cerussite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.

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