Cerussite and Richterite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
6.46-6.57
  
3.0-3.5
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Good [110] and [021]
  
Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
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Cerussite and Richterite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cerussite and Richterite 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 Richterite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Cerussite and Richterite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cerussite and Richterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cerussite and Richterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cerussite is 3.0-3.5 whereas that of Richterite is 3.0-3.5.