Cerussite and Baryte Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
insoluble
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.46-6.57
4.3-5
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
Good [110] and [021]
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Not Available
Cerussite and Baryte Chemical Formula
While comparing Cerussite and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Cerussite and Baryte Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cerussite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cerussite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cerussite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.