Cerussite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.46-6.57
3.0-3.3
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
Cleavage
Good [110] and [021]
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
MnCO3
Cerussite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cerussite and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
Cerussite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cerussite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cerussite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cerussite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.