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Cerussite and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Cerussite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
BrittleWalter Schumann  

Solubility
insoluble  
hot salt water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.46-6.57  
1.98-2.25  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good [110] and [021]  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO2 · nH2O  

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Cerussite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Cerussite and Opal 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 Opal chemical formula.

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Cerussite and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cerussite and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cerussite and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cerussite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.

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