Home
Gemstones


Cerussite and Garnet Physical Properties


Garnet and Cerussite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.46-6.57  
3.55-4.33  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Good [110] and [021]  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
6.5-7.5  

Chemical Composition
PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Cerussite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Cerussite and Garnet 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 Garnet chemical formula.

Compare Brown Gemstones

Cerussite and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cerussite and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cerussite and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cerussite is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.

Brown Gemstones

Brown Gemstones


Compare Brown Gemstones