Cerussite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Cerussite

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.46-6.573.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Good [110] and [021]

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.59-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cerussite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cerussite and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Cerussite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cerussite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cerussite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cerussite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.