Cerussite and Calcite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
insoluble
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.46-6.57
2.67-2.73
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good [110] and [021]
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
Chemical Composition
PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cerussite and Calcite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cerussite and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cerussite and Calcite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cerussite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cerussite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cerussite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.