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Cerussite and Dumortierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.46-6.57
3.26-3.41
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Good [110] and [021]
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
7-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Cerussite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cerussite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Cerussite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cerussite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cerussite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cerussite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.