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Cerussite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Cerussite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.46-6.57  
2.78  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good [110] and [021]  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Cerussite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cerussite and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Cerussite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cerussite and Polyhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cerussite and Polyhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cerussite is 2.78 whereas that of Polyhalite is 2.78.

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