Cerussite and Diamond Physical Properties

Cerussite

Diamond

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.46-6.57

3.50-3.53

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Good [110] and [021]

111 (perfect in four directions)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cerussite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Cerussite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Diamond- C

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Cerussite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cerussite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cerussite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cerussite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.