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Cerussite
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Cerussite and Shattuckite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.46-6.573.80-4.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good [110] and [021]
perfect along [010] and [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.53.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cerussite and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cerussite and Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cerussite and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cerussite and Shattuckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cerussite and Shattuckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cerussite is 3.80-4.15 whereas that of Shattuckite is 3.80-4.15.