Cerussite and Fluorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
insoluble
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.46-6.57
3.00-3.25
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
Good [110] and [021]
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Chemical Composition
PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaF2
Cerussite and Fluorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cerussite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
Cerussite and Fluorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cerussite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cerussite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cerussite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.