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Cerussite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Cerussite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.46-6.57  
5.9  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good [110] and [021]  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
3  

Chemical Composition
PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  

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Cerussite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cerussite and Mottramite 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 Mottramite chemical formula.

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Cerussite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cerussite and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cerussite and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cerussite is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.

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