Cerussite and Cassiterite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
insoluble
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.46-6.57
6.86-7.03
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Cleavage
Good [110] and [021]
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Chemical Composition
PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cerussite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cerussite and Cassiterite 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 Cassiterite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cerussite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cerussite and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cerussite and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cerussite is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.