Cerussite and Rhyolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
6.46-6.57
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Good [110] and [021]
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
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Cerussite and Rhyolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cerussite and Rhyolite 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 Rhyolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Cerussite and Rhyolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cerussite and Rhyolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cerussite and Rhyolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cerussite is Not Available whereas that of Rhyolite is Not Available.