Cerussite and Enstatite Physical Properties

Cerussite

Enstatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.46-6.573.20-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Good [110] and [021]

Good/distinct on [210]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cerussite and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cerussite and Enstatite 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 Enstatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Cerussite and Enstatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cerussite and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cerussite and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cerussite is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.