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Cerussite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Cerussite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.46-6.57  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good [110] and [021]  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Cerussite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cerussite and Pyromorphite 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 Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Cerussite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cerussite and Pyromorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cerussite and Pyromorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cerussite is 6.5-7.1 whereas that of Pyromorphite is 6.5-7.1.

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