Cerussite and Moissanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
none
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.46-6.57
3.17-3.24
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
Cleavage
Good [110] and [021]
(0001) indistinct
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
9-9.5
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)
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.