Cerussite and Cavansite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.46-6.57
2.25-2.33
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Good [110] and [021]
Good on {010}
Chemical Composition
PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Cerussite and Cavansite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cerussite and Cavansite 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 Cavansite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Cerussite and Cavansite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cerussite and Cavansite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cerussite and Cavansite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cerussite is 2.25-2.33 whereas that of Cavansite is 2.25-2.33.