Cerussite and Bowenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
6.46-6.57
  
2.58-2.80
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)
  
Cleavage
Good [110] and [021]
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
5.5
  
Chemical Composition
PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Cerussite and Bowenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cerussite and Bowenite 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 Bowenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cerussite and Bowenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cerussite and Bowenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cerussite and Bowenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cerussite is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Bowenite is 2.58-2.80.