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Cerussite and Spinel Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.46-6.573.64-3.66
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good [110] and [021]
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.58
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
MgAl2O4

Cerussite and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Cerussite and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4

Cerussite and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cerussite and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cerussite and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cerussite is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.