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Cerussite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Chrysoprase and Cerussite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.46-6.57   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Good [110] and [021]   
None   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   

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Cerussite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Cerussite and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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Cerussite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cerussite and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cerussite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cerussite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.

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