Cerussite and Hurlbutite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.46-6.57
2.90
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good [110] and [021]
None
Chemical Composition
PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cerussite and Hurlbutite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cerussite and Hurlbutite 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 Hurlbutite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cerussite and Hurlbutite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cerussite and Hurlbutite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cerussite and Hurlbutite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cerussite is 2.90 whereas that of Hurlbutite is 2.90.