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Cerussite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Cerussite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.46-6.57   
4.014   

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

Cleavage
Good [110] and [021]   
None   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Cerussite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cerussite and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Cerussite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cerussite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cerussite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cerussite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.

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