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Cerussite and Quartz Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.46-6.572.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
Good [110] and [021]
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2

Cerussite and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Cerussite and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2

Cerussite and Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cerussite and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cerussite and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cerussite is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.